Friday 25 March 2016 22:40, UK
Aberdeen midfielder Kenny McLean says he was "very proud" to make his Scotland debut against the Czech Republic on Thursday.
McLean, 24, started the match in Prague and impressed for an hour before being substituted, as Scotland came away with an impressive 1-0 victory, thanks to a first half Ikechi Anya strike.
The former St Mirren and Arbroath man described his debut as a "dream" and expects his family to fight over who gets to keep his first Scotland jersey.
"A few of the Czech boys wanted to swap but obviously being my first game there was no way that was happening," he said.
"There is a bit of a debate with my mum and dad. I got a couple of jerseys so I am sure they will be framed, one for myself and one for them to have up on the wall on the house.
"I am sure they will be happy with that. Obviously it is very special; it is something you dream about.
"Before the game my mum and dad texted me, saying how proud they were and that was great, you just want to make them proud and it is great to know that.
"It is always something I wanted to do and the amount of people who have got in touch through social media has been great, very positive and as I said, it was a very proud moment for myself and my family."
McLean is now eager to secure more caps under Strachan, as Scotland continue their preparations for the upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers at the end of the year.
"To get the nod from the start was brilliant," McLean said.
"It was a bit of surprise to be honest, with the quality that was in the squad, so I am grateful to the manager and it something I will never forget.
"I really enjoyed it. I am just grateful for the opportunity and it makes you hungry for more. I hope it is the first of many more.
"The manager told me to work hard and enjoy it. There was a bit of nerves at the start, when the national anthems were being played.
"It was a different experience to what I have ever had but when the game starts you blank things out and focus on your own game.
"After the first few touches you settle down a bit so the nerves were settled quite early."
