Scotland: Ryan Christie ‘dreaming’ of 50-cap milestone in Munich

Ryan Christie is closing in on the milestone of 50 caps for Scotland and could get there on the opening day of Euro 2024.

The Bournemouth midfielder has made 47 international appearances since his debut in 2017.

There are two friendlies to come before Scotland meet hosts Germany in Munich on 14 June, so the arithmetic is simple.

“I know that, believe me,” Christie laughs when the subject is raised. “I’ve been dreaming about it for the last couple of months.”

The 29-year-old is also quick to consider the collective rather than focus on himself.

“Everyone is in the same boat,” he said. “No matter how many minutes we get, whatever happens, everyone is just desperate to do as well as they can for their country.

“That’s the great thing about this squad. There’s no pettiness or anything like that.

“If boys don’t play, we all push in the same direction to get a result. It’s really nice and probably quite uncommon in football.

“On a personal note, fingers crossed I manage to hit the half century.”

Christie played in Scotland’s first game at the delayed Euro 2020 and scored in the play-off final that ended the nation’s 23-year wait for major tournament football.

Of the five Scotland goals he has scored, that one in Belgrade ranks highest.

“That will go down as my favourite goal,” he said. “For now – unless there’s another one coming up. It was one of the best things I’ve ever been a part of.”