Josh McPake earns first Scotland camp after difficult club spell
Josh McPake has joined his first Scotland camp after what BBC Sport describes as a difficult period in his club career. The winger was without a club three years ago and, 20 months ago, was reportedly unwanted in the transfer market before a strong start at Hearts led to his international involvement.
Josh McPake is involved in his first Scotland camp after making what BBC Sport describes as a strong start to life at Hearts.
The winger was without a club three years ago. Twenty months ago, he was in the shop window but, according to BBC Sport, no club wanted him.
BBC Sport reported that McPake’s progress from that period to his Scotland call-up has drawn widespread attention in Scotland.
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