SPFL star has big decision to make over international future as boss reveals ‘only difference’ between two nations

JIM GOODWIN says Daniel Bennie has a big decision to make over his international future. The 20-year-old, who is at Dundee United on a season-long loan from Queens Park Rangers, has already featured at youth level for Australia and part…

By Neil Robertson · The Scottish Sun

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 6:59 PM

Key Things to Know

Daniel Bennie must choose between representing Australia or Scotland internationally, according to Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin.
Australia's Under-23 Olympic pathway could be a key factor in Bennie's eventual international decision.
Bennie is currently on a season-long loan at Dundee United from English Championship side Queens Park Rangers.

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Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin says 20-year-old winger Daniel Bennie faces a significant choice regarding his international allegiance between Australia and Scotland. Currently on a season-long loan from Queens Park Rangers, Bennie has represented Australia at the youth level but qualifies for Scotland through his parents, with Scotland Under-21 manager Tony Docherty actively tracking his development.

Goodwin highlighted Australia's Under-23 Olympic pathway as a potential deciding factor in Bennie's decision. While stating he will not influence the player's choice, Goodwin noted that opting for Scotland could provide a clear route to the senior national team as their current squad ages.

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