On 28 March 2015, he was a starter and remained on the pitch over the course of the entire match in the 2:2 tie with Italy in a Euro 2016 qualifier, which marked new manager Ivaylo Petev's official debut.
In the crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy on 28 March 2015, he started and stayed on the field throughout the entire match, resulting in a 2:2 tie. This game marked the beginning of Ivaylo Petev's tenure as manager.