Robbie Neilson believes the waiting game could be rewarded for Scotland hopeful Zander Clark with a first cap next month.
The Hearts boss praised the former St Johnstone stopper for his string of top displays as replacement for Tynecastle No.1 Craig Gordon, who broke a leg back in December. Neilson is convinced the 30-year-old will be under serious consideration by national boss Steve Clarke for the starting vacancy between the sticks against Spain and Cyprus next month.
And he revealed patience has been a virtue for the goalie since arriving from Saints last summer. He said: “Zander has been outstanding. We were desperate to get him last summer although he had options down south. Thankfully for us, the board put up the money for us to go and get him. Zander will be around about the Scotland set-up. Steve picks the team but there are not many keepers out there who are in the form Zander is in.
