SCOTT Cuthbert wants to emulate teammate Paul Caddis’ international call-up, and believes he is more than capable of achieving that while at Swindon Town.

Caddis, 22, was part of the Scotland squad for last night’s friendly against the Faroe Islands - his first taste of senior international football after previously captaining the under 21s.

And Cuthbert explained it is a huge boost that national boss Craig Levein is prepared to call up players plying their trade in League One, as he bids to realise his own ambitions in the near future.

“When he (Levein) first took over the job he said he would look at any possibilities,” said the defender, also 22.

“It’s great because it gives you a bit of hope. Obviously I’m not in the squad and I don’t think I’m too close to it right now, but maybe in a year’s time when he looks and sees that I’m playing every week I might get a chance.

“I came down to Swindon and they have been great to give me the chance to play regularly.

“I’m Scottish, want to play for Scotland and it would be nice to one day see your name in that one day.

“It would be great if I could recognition at international level and still be at Swindon. That would be fantastic.”

Despite currently kicking his heels on the substitutes’ bench, Caddis received his call-up over the weekend following a mass of withdrawals to the Scottish squad.

And Cuthbert insists that recognition will give Caddis confidence for when he returns to the County Ground.

“Caddy is well thought of in Scotland ranks, was obviously captain of the Under 21s not too long ago, and just for him to get that call-up was fantastic,” said his pal.

“Football’s a strange game, isn’t it. I think Caddy’s been the unfortunate one to be left out maybe because the manager decided to go with a bigger back four against Plymouth.

“He had to make way and that will be frustrating for him, but getting the call-up will have been a massive boost to his confidence. He will come back and be champing at the bit to get in the team.”