Jings! See that Gary MacAllister that used tae play fer Scotland? Whit a bloody season he's just had wi' Liverpool.

League Cup, FA Cup, Yoo-ayfa Cup medals and goals frae 40 yard free-kicks! The baldy auld bugger's been on fire and nae mistake.

At the age of nearly 65 he's a credit tae the game and an example tae today's youth and that's why ah'm beggin' him tae come back ootay international retirement and dae the business fer us in oor next two vital games in September against Croatia and Belgium.

Ah've telt Gary no tae worry aboot the age thing because wi' the kinday pressure that's gonnae be oan us fer these games, experience is gonnae be vital.

In fact, if he agrees tae come back, Gary will be the youngest member o' the squad ah'm currently selecting. There's still room fer some o' the younger lads tae stake a claim but, like ah say, experience will be the key factor if wir gonnae qualify for the finals in Nip land.

Nae disrespect tae the new generation, but ah need guys that've been there, done that. That's why I've recalled the following senior players intae ma initial squad of 26;

Goalkeepers

Alan Rough, Ronnie Simpson, Jim Cruikshank

Defenders

John Greig, Pat Stanton, Billy McNeill, Martin Buchan, John Brownlie, Danny McGrain, Alan Hansen, Gordon McQueen

Midfielders

Gary MacAllister, Dave Mackay, Bruce Rioch, Graeme Souness, Don Masson, Lou Macari

Attackers

Kenny Dalglish, Denis Law, Lawrie Reilly, Iain St.John, Joe Jordan, Jimmy Johnstone, Willie Johnston, Willie Bauld, Charlie Cooke

Ah would've picked Billy Bremner and Jim Baxter as well, but they werenae answering their telephones when ah called.

Still, there's mair than enough experience in there tae really rattle these young upstart Belgie bastards and save me from an early sacking when ma contract expires in December.

So, that's that sorted, and noo ah'm away fer ma Summer holi's in Torremolinos.

It's a braw wee place, full of bonny wobbly totty and cheapo bevvy.

That Rod Stewart laddie that supports Scotland lives just up the road and whenivver we go there he's aye asking us round tae his place fer a wee jug o' sangria and some advice on picking up the birds.

Seems tae work, mind. And ah've nae objection in giving it to him.

See ye in September.

Paw Broon