Capped
Aston Villa man Andrew Black has won his first international cap for Scotland.
The 19-year-old made a good start to life on the international scene as he started for the Tartan Army in a 5-0 thrashing of Iceland before eventually being substituted in the 63rd minute.
Since joining Aston Villa from Hibernian in January 2013, Black's reputation has soared. Originally a right midfielder at Hibernian, he has been converted to a right-back under David Beckham and has so far made 30 league appearances for the Villans.
"It is a massive honour to be given the opportunity to represent your country," said the latest Scotland star, who also has 21 Under-21 caps. "I loved the experience and I want to be able to represent Scotland many times in the future."
Black also paid tribute to Beckham and national team manager Gordon Strachan.
"I have the gaffer at Aston Villa to thank, because he's put a lot of faith in me. He started putting me in the senior team along with the rest of the lads when I was just 17 and I suppose that is what helped me gain this cap.
"Gordon Strachan is also a very nice man and it is brilliant that he thinks I can become a Scotland international. I hope to be able to work with him like this again soon."
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