The first game was always going to be a little bit nervy, but I thought, particularly in the first half, our movement was very fluid and very confident.
The front four, including Kenny McLean and Billy Gilmour sitting behind them, was really attacking — which is great to see and I hope we see more of that at Hampden. That’s where we were fearless.
Look at the defence, too, with Anthony Ralston and Grant Hanley especially. Two guys who haven’t really had that many minutes this season, but both were excellent.
They came in, knew what they needed to do with this team and with the manager and both put in outstanding performances.
Grant’s a top guy who I’m lucky enough to have as a club team-mate now. Football is not always easy, but the tough times show people’s character and Grant’s just top.
As a person, he’s a leader and a really good team-mate because you always know what you’re going to get with him on and off the pitch. He’s a great guy and I’m so pleased for him.
He, with the other leaders in the squad, will make sure the mood is relaxed. Everyone will be happy and joking around. Just the same old with the squad we have.
But everyone will be focussed on the game tonight at a full Hampden because we want to be playing against the best teams in League A of the Nations League.
