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Miller not thinking about potential Scotland call-up
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Calvin Miller, the Falkirk winger, is not focusing on a potential Scotland call-up for the World Cup, despite praise from his manager. He aims to concentrate on his performance without adding pressure about selection.
Falkirk winger Calvin Miller is refusing to be sidetracked by talk of a Scotland call-up for this summer's World Cup.
Manager John McGlynn has been full of praise for the 28-year-old and suggested he should be in manager Steve Clarke's thinking for the tournament.
But Miller insists he has "not thought about it once".
He added: "I've just tried to focus on myself. If that happens it would be incredible but I'm not going to put too much pressure on myself to then be disappointed if I don't get picked."
Miller, who began his career with Celtic, joined Falkirk in 2023 and has helped the club secure back-to-back promotions and a top-six finish in the Premiership this term.
They are hoping to crown an already memorable season with Scottish Cup glory and can reach the final by defeating Dunfermline at Hampden on Saturday - live on BBC One Scotland.
Winger Miller feels he's finally coming into his own after spending much of his early career labelled as a left-back, the furthest position from what he grew up playing.
"I was surprised when I was getting labelled as a left-back because I didn't have one defensive attribute in my body," he added.
"To try and change that was a bit tough because growing up all I wanted was to score goals and take players on.
"I'm an attacking player so the first thing I want to do is go and take someone on. People say I don't pass the ball in training because I don't want to pass the ball. I want to be direct, I want to show a bit of flair."
Q&A
What did Calvin Miller say about a potential Scotland call-up for the World Cup?
Calvin Miller stated he has not thought about a Scotland call-up and prefers to focus on his performance without added pressure.
Who is praising Calvin Miller for a potential Scotland call-up?
Falkirk manager John McGlynn has praised Calvin Miller and suggested he should be considered by Scotland's manager, Steve Clarke.
What achievements has Calvin Miller accomplished with Falkirk?
Calvin Miller has helped Falkirk secure back-to-back promotions and a top-six finish in the Premiership since joining the club in 2023.
