Luis Binks said no to Mourinho, but was never turning down Scotland and Pocognoli

Brondby captain Luis Binks has earned his maiden call-up to the Scotland national team under manager Sebastien Pocognoli. The defender expressed enthusiasm for Pocognoli's tactical system after previously playing in both the Scotland and England youth setups.

Binks qualifies to represent Scotland internationally through his Dunbar-born grandfather, Richard. His unusual career route previously featured turning down a professional contract offer from Jose Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur, alongside playing under Thierry Henry in Montreal.