Scotland forward Tommy Conway feared his international career might have stalled before receiving a call-up for friendlies against Japan and Ivory Coast. The Middlesbrough striker made his debut during the Euro 2024 preparations but subsequently fell out of the senior reckoning. Conway stated he worried his chance to represent Scotland at the 2026 World Cup had passed, according to Sky Sports.
Manager Steve Clarke included the 23-year-old in the squad following his consistent form in the Championship. Conway has scored 12 goals for Middlesbrough this season, per official league statistics. The forward noted that he used his exclusion from previous squads as motivation to improve his domestic performance.
Scotland face Japan on Friday before travelling to play Ivory Coast next week. Conway expects to feature in both fixtures as Clarke evaluates his attacking options ahead of World Cup qualifying. The striker remains committed to securing a permanent place in the national set-up, per reporting from The Guardian.
