'A dream come true' - Irving makes Scotland debut with childhood pal Doig
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Andy Irving says "you couldn't really write" his Scotland debut as he made it at the same time as his childhood friend, Josh Doig.
The pair came off the bench as second-half substitutes in Scotland's final game of the season in Liechtenstein.
West Ham's Irving and Sassuolo's Doig both attended Newcraighall Primary School and then Portobello High School in Edinburgh and were on the books of Hearts before Doig ended up as a city rival with Hibernian.
"I loved it. Just over the moon, to be honest, to make my Scotland debut and get my first cap," the midfielder said. £I'm just absolutely delighted.
"It's just amazing. It's something that you dream of as a kid, playing for your country.
"Having played throughout the youth groups, I know how proud that made me feel. To make it for the national team, I'm just delighted.
"Coming on with Doigy was perfect. Literally, mad, just mad.
"Our dads are really good mates. They played at Edinburgh City together and stuff like that.
"I'm two years older but we used to play when we were kids at primary school and whatnot. Growing up, he was at Hearts training with us and whatnot. You couldn't really write it, to be honest."
Irving spoke to Doig to mark the moment.
"'How is this happening? We're both coming on at the same time.' I'm sure for him it's a dream come true, just like mine," he added.
