Kilmarnock winger Danny Armstrong reveals Ireland approach
Kilmarnock winger Danny Armstrong has revealed he’s received an approach to represent Ireland but admits his ambition is a Scotland call-up.
The 26-year-old was born in Taunton, England but lined out for the Scottish at U16 level.
He’s not been capped since but has excelled in the Scottish Premiership this season, scoring six goals and creating 10 assists as Killie close in on European qualification.
Scotland are heading to the Euros to face, among others, hosts Germany and Steve Clarke is coming under pressure to elevate Armstrong for the June friendlies against Gibraltar and Finland.
He can also operate as wing-back and Uefa have chosen to expand the squads from 23 to 26 for the tournament.
In his comments with local media, there’s no mention of when he was approached or by whom.
Ireland won’t have a manager until the summer at the earliest, according to the extended timeline issued last week by director of football Marc Canham.
"I played for Scotland when I was younger and I've not been involved since but it is an ambition of mine," Armstrong told the Scotsman.
"It's a very talented squad and they've got some big players, but I feel like I could bring something different to the squad if I was involved.
"I don't feel there's many like me out there that can offer something that I can offer. You never know. I would absolutely love it.
"I've not had any conversations with Scotland. I've had a couple of conversations with people in the Irish set-up because I qualify for that as well.
"It's a massive ambition of mine and in a 26-man squad you never know what can happen.
“There's two friendlies coming up as well and if something was to happen then... you can only prove yourself if you're there. I'll just keep working away at
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