Templeton doing the right things

Scotland manager Craig Levein admitted that winger David Templeton, named the Clydesdale Bank young player of the month for November, is in the frame for a call-up but refrained from confirming him in his squad for February's Carling Nations Cup game against Northern Ireland.

The former Scotland and Hearts defender said: "He is one that I have my eye on and of course there is Andrew Driver to come back for Hearts as well. There are a lot of young players eligible to play for Scotland these days who really excite me and David, if he continues his improvement, will be another one of those. I can't say at this minute in time who will be involved in that squad. Anyone who is playing well has a chance. I mentioned David because I am aware of his improvement and I have seen him play a lot recently. He is indicative of a group of younger players with a great degree of technical ability, which will hopefully develop and flourish to help the Scottish national team for years to come."