Arsenal fullback Kieran Tierney has revealed a pep talk from manager Mikel Arteta ahead of the Euros.
Tierney admits he appreciates the support of his manager.
He told The Sun: “I had a meeting with the Arsenal manager and he just told me, 'Go and express yourself with Scotland, enjoy yourself, bring energy to the team, bring energy to the camp'.
“He's always so supportive of me, and tremendously positive.
“The manager always brings the best out of me.
“With regards Scotland for the Euros he also said, 'Give everything you have, that's how you get the best out of yourself, and it will help the team the most'."
Ex-Republic of Ireland World Cup star Steven Reid had already established himself a key part of Scotland coach Steve Clarke's coaching team when Englishman John Carver was brought into the group in last August.
Tierney added: "John Carver's become very popular.
“When he speaks people listen. He's got the respect of everyone, just like the gaffer and Steven Reid.
“We're like one big family working towards the one goal.
“That night in Belgrade when we beat Serbia on penalties to qualify for the Euros is probably one of the strongest feelings of togetherness I've experienced in football."
