Motherwell goalkeeper Liam Kelly is itching for his European debut subsequent month within the second spherical of Europa Convention League qualifying.
However will know from his stint at Rangers nothing may be taken without any consideration within the early rounds.
The Steelmen have been drawn to face both Welsh Premier facet Bala City or Sligo Rovers on July 21 and 28 and have a robust probability of creating it by way of the tie.
Nonetheless, Kelly was a part of Rangers travelling social gathering once they suffered a shock defeat to Progres Niederkorn from Luxembourg in 2017 underneath Pedro Caixinha.
So he'll know solely too effectively how tough it may be to barter the early rounds as Motherwell - who completed fifth within the Scottish Premkiership final time period - bid to make it to the third spherical in August.
Chatting with the Scottish Solar, Motherwell's participant of the 12 months mentioned: “To complete fifth and safe a Euro spot is a superb achievement.
"I've by no means performed in a European sport earlier than in my profession and I can’t wait.
“I’ve been concerned in squads with Rangers and I travelled with the group, however I by no means bought any minutes on the pitch.
“They are going to be tough video games, however we have now to exit and luxuriate in them and ensure we give a great account of ourselves.
“Was European soccer a goal? We knew we might be up there.
“We knew with the squad we had we might be aggressive, however that there can be highs and lows and that’s what occurred.
“Within the first half of the season we had been wonderful, and though the second half didn’t go as effectively we had been capable of make the highest six and Europe.
“If somebody had provided us that initially of the marketing campaign then everybody would have taken it.
“We knew if we needed to succeed in Europe then we needed to apply ourselves appropriately and fortunately we did that.
"Each group has to combat for that spot, and we all know we may have one other battle to repeat this success this season.”
This might be Kelly's third marketing campaign with the Steelmen, having are available in on mortgage from QPR in January 2021 earlier than making a everlasting swap final summer time.
And he's loving life in ML1.
The 26-year-old added: “I’m completely happy at Motherwell and I can see myself being right here for the lengthy haul.
“I've a long-term contract and I’m happy with how issues are going right here.
“I’m settled and having fun with my soccer and that’s what I at all times needed.
“I can’t thank the gaffer sufficient for the belief and loyalty he has proven me since coming in.
“Once I got here again up the street I needed to play numerous video games, and I’ve accomplished that.
“I wish to maintain enhancing and play on the highest stage I can, everybody does.
“However when it comes to the place I might be enjoying within the subsequent few years, proper now I can’t see it being wherever else aside from right here with Motherwell. I’m proud of that.”
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