He was selected in Scotland's 22 man squad for the 1954 FIFA World Cup but the Scottish Football Association only budgeted to take 13 players (including only one goalkeeper) to the finals in Switzerland.
A player from Scotland was picked for the 22-man team that would compete in the 1954 FIFA World Cup, but the Scottish Football Association could only afford to bring 13 players, including only one goalkeeper, to the tournament held in Switzerland.