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Scotland and isn’t concerned over his omission from Steve Clarke’s latest squad. The striker is the first Hearts player to score 20 goals in a season since club legend John Robertson did it in 1991/92. He had been tipped for a recall to the international fold, but wasn’t named among the selections for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers at home to Cyprus and
Spain respectively. Despite his goal return this season, Shankland isn’t upset over not getting the nod. The skipper - standing in for Craig Gordon - is remaining philosophical and knows if he keeps doing what he’s doing in maroon, then his chance will come again. “Ach, it’s one of those things,” he said. “It’s the manager’s decision and it’s one I respect. He has a lot of good players to pick from that he has worked with before. I’ve got no complaints at all about it. I will just keep working hard here, keep looking to score goals, and by the time the next one [squad] comes round I’ll be ready again. Read More Related Articles Barry Robson senses Aberdeen danger from Robert Snodgrass as he sees Hearts veteran walk a familiar path Read More Related Articles Alistair Johnston living Celtic dream Kevin McKenna had as Hearts favourite admits he'd have walked to Parkhead to sign “I don’t think there is anything massive to prove. Obviously, I was involved in the squad before so I proved I was good enough to be there at that point. Things change and I’ve drifted out of it over the last two and a bit years. I just need to knuckle down here. I believe I’m doing everything I can and that’s all you can do. I won’t get too caught up in it.” Shankland has missed Hearts’ last two matches with a hamstring injury. He sat out the Premiership defeat at Celtic Park with a view to being for for the Scottish Cup quarter-final meeting between the two sides the following weekend. However, that didn’t go to plan and he had to watch on as Hearts were eliminated after a 3-0 home loss. But he’s back in training now, in what will be a boost to Robbie Neilson before Saturday’s trip north to face Aberdeen. A result would be welcome for the Jambos as they seek to keep Barry Robson’s side at arm’s length in the race for third. “I’m feeling good,” Shankland told the Edinburgh Evening News . “I did a lot this week to test it out and I was back fully training yesterday. We’re coming towards what people refer to as the business end of the season. “It’s a big one for us this weekend. We ran out 5-0 winners against Aberdeen last time but I think they were going through a bit of a tough time. Now they’ve had a change of manager and it will be tough, but it’s a game we are all looking forward to. Hopefully we take three points.” READ NEXT: Read More Related Articles Toby Sibbick insists Celtic and Rangers plus Hearts would beat English Championship teams and snipers down south need 'educated' Read More Related Articles How Hearts and Hibs plus Aberdeen qualify for Europe after Scottish Cup semi-final draw threw a curveball Read More Related Articles Hibs and Hearts set for Edinburgh derby lunchtime kick-off after game snubbed by Sky Sports Read More Related Articles Celtic are light years ahead of Hearts but Robbie Neilson could do with a result against them - Ryan Stevenson Read More Related Articles Garang Kuol told 'negative' Hearts experience is learning curve as Australia boss urges starlet to show mental strength Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow Daily Record
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