“It’s terrific news. It shows you what hard work can bring," he said.
"Last year he was part-time at Alloa. Now to get this call-up is just fantastic. I think it’s something you always dream of.
“Maybe he thought when he got released from Aberdeen that his chance had gone a bit. For the last few years, though, he’s worked so hard and he deserves it.
“He is the outstanding young Scottish goalkeeper just now at the age of 23. Scott’s got years in front of him and we’re just really pleased for him.
“He has deserved it, His performances this year have been terrific. He’s bounced back. He had to go and get a job and was labouring for two years. It just shows you what his mind-set is like to keep working hard.
“It could have been easy for him when he left Aberdeen just to down tools a wee bit and maybe think that’s the end of his career, but he’s worked ever so hard and I’m absolutely delighted for him.
“He’s a great example to the other young lads here that if you get a knock-back you have to bounce back. We were very fortunate to get him last year. We had to pay some money for him but it’s been money well-spent in my eyes.
“As Gordon Strachan said on Monday, he is the future at 23.”