Ross Stewart has spoken of his 'pride' after making his international debut in Scotland's Nations League win against Armenia last night. Stewart's form for Sunderland last season, which saw the former Ross County man score 24 time in the league and add two more goals in the play-offs as the Black Cats earned promotion to the Championship, saw his force his way into Scotland boss Steve Clarke's plans.
He was first called up in March but did not get onto the pitch in the friendlies against Poland and Austria. But he was included in the squad again this month, and he earned his first cap as a substitute in the 2-0 win against Armenia at Hampden.
And while his first appearance was brief - he replaced Bournemouth's Ryan Christie for the final three minutes of normal time - it in no way diminished Stewart's pride at representing his country. "It felt really surreal," said Stewart of his debut, which saw Scotland win thanks to first-half goals from Anthony Ralston and Scott McKenna.
