John Carver has backed the new recruit of Scotland George Hirst to fill the void left by the injured Lyndon Dykes for the confrontation of play-off of the Nations League with Greece.
The 26 -year -old Ipswich striker, whose Father David won three caps for England, recently agreed to promise his loyalty to the nation of his grandfather's birth.
Hirst could be added to Steve Clarke's team for the first time during the weekend after 'a delay in paperwork' prevented it from being quoted in the initial group named last week.
The former Robherham striker and Portsmouth scored his fourth goal of the season in the 4-2 defeat on Saturday at home to Nottingham Forest and Scotland Assistant Carver believes that the type of physique and power can bring to the attack that Birmingham Dykes striker, with an injury in the calf, generally provides.
“We have been monitoring for months and, when we asked him, he was delighted to come and join us,” said Carver.
'I know that his father played for England, but wants to play for Scotland and that is the type of player we need, so it brings us a different dimension.
George Hirst, whose father played for England, accommodated in training with the Scotland squad
Lennon Miller is among the new faces that are prepared for the draw of the Liga de Nations de Scotia
'Obviously, we lost dikes due to injuries and is a bit similar to Lyndon, but what goal set the weekend, what way to leave football from his club and reach international football.
'He is an intelligent boy, is brilliant and is immediately equipped. Last night I had a good conversation with him and we talked about several things, but, most importantly, he is a good player and certainly brings something to the team. ''
In addition to the new faces such as Hirst and the teenage duo Lennon Miller and James Wilson, Carver is delighted to see that two more established internationals make a long -awaited return for the double header with Greece in Pireo on Thursday and in Hampden on Sunday.
The midfielder of Bologna, Lewis Ferguson, has returned involved for the first time in a year after a LCA injury, while the Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney has returned for the first time since the ischiotibes was broken in the 2024 Eurocup raffle with Switzerland in Germany.
“It's great,” said Carver, who expects fresh faces to help Scotland build in an encouraging ending by 2024. “We have not seen both players for a long time. Obviously, KT is here now.
'I had a good talk with him this morning and we are waiting for Lewis, so there is a freshness there, some new faces.
'Gives everyone an elevator and impulse. But let's not forget what we did before coming to the camp.
“We had some good results, some good results, especially against Poland, Croatia and Portugal, so there is a little confidence there, but we also have a bit of freshness.”
Meanwhile, Carver admitted that he savored the triumph of the Carabao Cup of Carabao of Newcastle from afar on Sunday.
Geordie, 60, could not be in Wembley, since Eddie Howe's team defeated the Reds 2-1 to get her first domestic trophy in 70 years.
On the other hand, the former Newcastle player, coach and interim boss saw on television in Glasgow after joining the Scotland team to start the preparations for this week's game.
Hearts striker James Wilson leads the way after his call for games against Greece
“I think I am the only Geordie who really did not celebrate correctly because, obviously, we were last night,” said Carver.
'I was destroyed not to be there because I have been there with the team and I did not win and I have been there as a supporter and not won. So, seeing them win on television was quite incredible, really emotional.
'We deserve it. We deserved to win. We played very well and, more importantly, it was a good result for football because the way our fans support the football club, they deserve it more than anyone.
'They have stayed through them in the thick and thin ones, and there have been many thick and thin, but they enjoyed the occasion and obtained the result.
'They will leave all week, don't worry about that. I will miss it but they deserve it. Eddie and his staff and his players were outstanding, so he put me a big smile on my face. It is a good preparation for our game against Greece.
While Carver was excited by Newcastle's exploits, he knows the captain of Scotland Andy Robertson, he will not be so buoyant when he joins the in depth camp of playing the full 90 minutes for Liverpool.
The coach hastened to point out that it is likely that the 31 -year -old celebrates the glory of the premier League title in the coming months, with his side to 12 points of the arsenal at the summit.
“I am very disappointed by Andy, obviously, but my heart is black and white,” he said. 'We tal in a conversation about it.
'Andy is a very good professional and will take a day or so to overcome disappointment, but what is really good for Andy is that he will not have to wait 70 years for the next trophy.
'They are just a few months after collecting the Premier League and I'm sure they will do that. Andy will have his day in May to celebrate, I'm sure.