MX23RW : Friday, April 26 09:57:16| >> :120:10454:10454:

Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes targeting international call-up

The Livingston striker is eligible for both Scotland and Australia.

Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes believes it would be a "massive achievement" if he earned international honours with either Scotland or Australia.

The 24-year-old has enjoyed a fine start to the season, scoring his fifth goal in all competitions in Livi's 2-0 victory over champions Celtic prior to the international break.

His impressive form has led to speculation about Dykes' international future, with the forward eligible for both Australia – the country of his birth – and Scotland, where his parents are from.

Dykes remains open-minded but insists playing for either nation would be a huge accomplishment for him.

Speaking ahead of Livingston's trip to Kilmarnock on Saturday, Dykes said: "I think it's a great stage for people to watch you play. I'm sure everyone's watching the Euros, there's great teams.

"Looking at Scotland, they played against Belgium and some of the players in that team are unbelievable and people will be watching that game.

"If you get the opportunity to play and you do well then God knows where you could end up, so it's a really big stage and it would be a massive achievement if I ever got the chance to do that."

Dykes admitted choosing between Scotland and Australia would not be easy but said his short-term focus is on backing up his recent good performances.

He added: "Obviously I grew up in Australia so I'd love to play for Australia but Scotland took me in and gave me a chance and I would love to play for them as well.

"It's a hard one to say because obviously (it would be a case of) speaking to the managers, seeing what kind of vibe I would get, what kind of role they would like me to play.

"It would also be down to my gut feeling as well, if I get a good vibe about one and I'm feeling that I might have a better opportunity or I might be better playing for them.

"So it's a hard one. I'd obviously have to see when it comes – if it does come – and hopefully I do get the opportunity and we'll see in the future.

"I haven't had any conversations or been in touch with anyone (during the international break) so hopefully it comes.

"Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I can put my head down and show people I can be consistent and hopefully get the opportunity.

"I watched Scotland in the last couple of games and I see obviously (Lawrence) Shankland's got called up, which is great for him. But obviously they're a bit lacking in the number nine position.

"It's such a good squad so obviously I would love to play and be even a part of them, meet them and learn from the players they have and the opposition they play."

ID:375357: cacheID:375357:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:4100:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Gary Holt in charge of Falkirk in November 2013
Read Next:
Livingston manager Holt praises Kilmarnock ahead of Saturday clash
>
Read more about Lyndon Dykes Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
Championship Group
1Celtic000080265478
2RangersRangers000072234975
3Hearts000046341262
4Kilmarnock00004334951
5St Mirren00003843-543
6Dundee00004454-1041
Relegation Group
1Hibernian00004451-739
2Motherwell00004651-537
3Aberdeen00003549-1435
4St Johnstone00002446-2231
5Ross County00003256-2430
6Livingston00002259-3718
 
First Phase
1Celtic33246380265478
2RangersRangers33243672234975
3Hearts33195946341262
4Kilmarnock33131284334951
5St Mirren33127143843-543
6Dundee331011124454-1041
7Hibernian33912124451-739
8Motherwell33813124651-537
9Aberdeen33811143549-1435
10St Johnstone33710162446-2231
11Ross County3379173256-2430
12Livingston3339212259-3718


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!