BR Back On Track

Last updated : 22 October 2009 By Ed_ScottishFitba

Barry Robson is determined to resurrect his Scotland career after making his first league start for Celtic since February. Robson was on from the start for the goalless draw against Motherwell on Saturday after finally recovering from groin problems. It has been a frustrating year for Robson having toe watch from the sidelines as Celtic lost out on the SPL title and Scotland missing out on qualification for the World Cup finals. Robson had become a key player for his country and he is eager to make his return when Scotland face Wales in a friendly in Cardiff on 14 November. Robson said: "That's something that is very much on my mind, to get back involved with Scotland and try and help Scotland progress. I've missed going away with them, I enjoy going on the trips and playing teams away in Europe. It's something I'm really striving for, I'm hoping I can get back in the Celtic team and push to get in the squad for the Wales game. But I need to make sure I'm playing here first and foremost and that isn't easy to do."

Robson is keen to play a full part in Scotland's EURO2012 campaign from beginning to end. He said: "
I'll only be 31 when it starts so I think I can bring decent experience. That's what I'll be hoping to do anyway. But I need to make sure first and foremost that I'm playing for Celtic and the club are winning matches and that's my main aim." Robson will be hoping he did enough on Saturday to persuade manager Tony Mowbray to give him a chance tonight against Hamburg in the Europa League. Celtic are in need of three points after losing 2-1 at Hapoel Tel Aviv and then failing to convert some good chances in a 1-1 home draw against Rapid Vienna. The former Dundee United midfielder said: "They've got Ze Roberto and top-drawer international players. I would say they are a Champions League side, obviously that's what we would like to be as well. We've competed over the last few years so it should be a good spectacle. We know Hamburg will probably be a better outfit than the last two teams we faced. We're under no illusions but we're confident we can get a result."

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