Hartley eyes international comeback

15 August 2010 14:01
Aberdeen skipper Paul Hartley is targeting a Scotland return following his dream debut for his new club. The 33-year-old became the first ever Clydesdale Bank Premier League player to score a hat-trick of penalties as he led Aberdeen to an opening-day 4-0 victory over a lacklustre Hamilton. The former Bristol City and Celtic man believes he can force his way into Scotland boss Craig Levein's plans for next month's Euro 2012 double-header against Lithuania and Liechtenstein. Hartley said: "I have always said I will never ever retire from international football, I will always make myself available. "If I'm playing well I hope to get picked, but if I'm not then I won't be picked, it's as simple as that. "All I can do is try to keep playing well and you never know. There are two big games coming up next month, so if I'm playing well then great."

Source: PA