Fully-fledged Campbell ready to be leader of U21s pack

to represent your country. I would love to gain that first full international cap. Hopefully I get the chance to make that dream come true.”

Motherwell have made a name for themselves as a team that nurtures young talent from their early days right through until they make a breakthrough into the international set-up.

Campbell’s club has produced a number of great international players, with James McFadden one who made a significant mark in a Scotland shirt. And the midfielder admits that being in such close contact with the Motherwell legend has helped his career significantly.

“Faddy was a great inspiration to me at Motherwell as he came back and played for a few years and he was the assistant manager at the club.

“He helped me make that transition into the first team and he was great for me. Faddy saw something in me and he knew that I always tried to be myself.

“I was lucky he guided me during my career and he is a brilliant guy. Faddy always told me to go out and express myself on the park and don’t be scared and just be confident and show people how good you are.”

And Campbell is hopeful that, just as he watched the likes of McFadden progress through the ranks, the young Motherwell players with take inspiration from him and his peers.

“A lot of young boys can also see the likes of myself, David Turnbull, Barry Maguire and Chris Cadden in the Motherwell first team and getting into the Scotland Under-21 side and making an impact after coming through the academy.”