Nathaniel Atkinson has revealed Kye Rowles is aiming to get four games in for Hearts ahead of the World Cup with Australia.
The Jambos defender - who signed from Central Coast Mariners in the summer following John Souttar's pre-contract move to Rangers - had been a key player in Robbie Neilson's backline alongside Craig Halkett before injuries stuck the duo. The 24-year-old is currently on crutches while he continues his recovery with his club boss eyeing up a return in the coming weeks.
The Socceroos are in the World Cup Finals this coming November and international and club team-mate Atkinson hailed Rowles as the 'best player' in qualifying and after his start in the capital he believes he is a cert to land a spot in Graham Arnold's squad. They come up against France, Denmark and Tunisia in their section at Qatar 2022. Rowles misses out of the double-header with New Zealand during this international break with former Hibs star Jason Cummings one of the new faces included. It gives a final chance to impress ahead of the final selection.
