Source: Team_Talk
Berra gearing up for Holland clash
Wolves defender Berra, 24, has yet to start a full international but injuries to Stephen McManus and David Weir has left George Burley no choice but to opt for the rookie.[LNB]Despite admitting to feeling nervous, Berra - who has three caps - has vowed to grasp his big chance.[LNB]"Yes, there will be nerves, but nerves are a good thing for a footballer - if you didn't suffer some nerves before a game like this then you wouldn't be human," said Berra, who joined Wolves from Hearts for £2.3million in January.[LNB]"It will be a big experience for me playing against some world-class players, but challenges like these can only improve you as a player.[LNB]"This is my chance so it will be up to me to take it. I'm really looking forward to it."[LNB]Asked about the prospect of facing Robin van Persie and Dirk Kuyt, he added: "I'll just play the game as I see it. Holland have terrific talent and no doubt will have some tricks up their sleeves, but I'll just have to deal with that as it happens.[LNB]"It won't just be down to me to keep them quiet - there will be another 10 Scotland players out there with jobs to do.[LNB]"If we work together as a team, and stay compact and solid, then I believe we have a right good chance. But it's fair to say this will be the biggest game of my life."[LNB]Former Hearts boss Burley has every confidence in the defender, saying: "Berra has the attributes to be a top-class centre-half.[LNB]"I always knew Christophe was capable of taking the step from club football to the international game. I had him as a young boy at Hearts and he was always a defender with great potential.[LNB]"He has developed a lot in the last year, and going to Wolves has pushed him on even further.[LNB]"It's up to him to show us what he's got. He is still young, but he has got pace and a good spring and he has developed a lot recently. This is a great opportunity for him and I'm sure he won't let us down.[LNB]"He keeps improving and this is a big test for him. Hopefully, he'll show he can cope with international football.[LNB]"He deserves this chance as he's worked hard for it."[LNB][LNB]
