Oli McBurnie has faced criticism but before Scotland’s play-off with Israel he is focused on helping his country reach Euro 2020
Scotland endured a long wait for a player like Oli McBurnie. A £20m striker, deeply passionate about international service and unwilling to take himself too seriously, should, in theory, be lauded by the Tartan Army. Instead the mere mention of McBurnie’s name now triggers grumbling. After nine full caps, the Sheffield United man appears constantly under pressure when pulling on navy blue.
People have long asked McBurnie why he bothers with the deviation from club responsibilities. “The thought [of not playing] has never entered my head,” he says. “It’s the biggest honour, international football is the pinnacle. I have worked so hard to be able to represent my country. To throw it all away because a few people have said some bad things? That’s not in my brain at all.”
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