There's a potential trip to Qatar on the cards - but Stephen O'Donnell says his Motherwell form has to be at the forefront of his mind.
The right-back made his 25th and 26th appearances for Scotland during the international break, coming on as a substitute in friendly draws with Austria and Poland.
He has been a mainstay in former Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke's plans with the national team, although Everton's Nathan Patterson has emerged as the number one choice in the right-wing-back role recently.
O'Donnell is thrilled to be part of the squad each time he goes, and making the landmark 25-cap mark is something he is proud of.
But amid a mixed season at domestic level with Motherwell, the star from Wishaw says he needs to produce the goods at Fir Park to merit a potential spot in a World Cup.
Scotland will meet England, Iran and USA this winter at Qatar 2022 if they get past Ukraine and Wales in the June play-offs, but the 'Well skipper said: "I need to focus on playing.
"There's no better way to get attention than playing in a team that is getting good results. So let's hope that is the case.
"I think the international stuff has been there for the last few years, but I just need to focus on myself. At times this season I think I might have let myself down performance-wise with Motherwell.
"If I knew why I would never have a bad game. It's an exciting time and it will be far more exciting if we are actually in it.
"When I got very close to that landmark (25 caps), it was a target I wanted to achieve, and thankfully I have managed to do that.
"It would have been a bit nicer in a competitive match but that's me being picky. I am delighted to still be part of and hopefully with a good run of results, I can add to the 26.
"It's been an incredible journey for the past three or four years. I would love to continue it and hopefully there is more to come."
Motherwell head into the match with St Mirren this Saturday- and former manager Stephen Robinson - without a Premiership win this year, a run totalling 11 games. They are eighth in the table.
O'Donnell says it would have been hard to predict that with a top six bid going strong pre-Christmas, but an opportunity for a great season is still within reach in matches against Saints and Livingston.
He added: "I don't think you could have foreseen this before the winter break. It's been a difficult run for us but we are still in a very good position.
"What an opportunity it is for us that if we pick up two wins, it would guarantee us top six. But we need to get that first one, which we are more than capable of."
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