Binks' Scotland loyalty

Luis Binks played under-21 for Scotland and England but chose Scotland for senior team after years of wanting to play for them

“I wanted to play for Scotland for years and now the opportunity has come, I'm just really proud”

New Scotland squad

Sebastien Pocognoli's first squad includes six new players for Nations League games against Slovenia, North Macedonia, and Switzerland

Binks' past connection

Binks trained with Aaron Hickey in Bologna years ago when Hickey was called up for Scotland

“I could play for the 21s at the time and nothing ever coming up but it was always Scotland was always the one for me”

Scotland's Nations League status

Scotland was demoted from Nations League A after play-off loss to Greece and returns to second tier this year

Binks' manager experience

Binks has recently had a new manager at Brondby and understands the transition period for new coaching staff

“It's been early days but everyone is fully on board and believes in what we can do as a country”

Upcoming fixtures

Scotland faces Slovenia on September 26, then Switzerland on September 29, North Macedonia on October 3, and Slovenia again on October 6

Binks' team role

Binks is one of six defenders in Pocognoli's first Scotland squad with a focus on Nations League competition

Binks' motivation

Binks emphasizes the team culture and feeling of belonging he experienced with Scotland during youth training

“Going back years ago, under 16s when I went away with Scotland, the vibe was just so good”