Ryan Flynn believes St Mirren’s Aussie arrivals have already got all of the motivation they should dig out their passports once more.
Keanu Baccus and Ryan Pressure are each hoping their change to the Scottish Premiership with the Saints will assist them battle their method into Australia’s World Cup squad forward of Qatar 2022 kicking off in November.
That can solely occur in the event that they carry out effectively for the Buddies in the beginning.
And St Mirren midfielder Flynn believes that additional incentive to shine within the stripes will assist each them and the Paisley membership within the construct as much as Qatar.
Talking solely to Categorical Sport, Flynn stated: “The brand new boys which have are available have all settled in a short time.
“That’s very constructive. You possibly can see from our efficiency in opposition to Motherwell they’ll give us an terrible lot all through the season.
“Huge Jonah Ayunga nearly obtained on the scoresheet once more. He’ll be a giant participant for us.
“Keanu Baccus was filled with power. He was glorious, attending to second balls, breaking apart the play and driving the group ahead.
“Ryan Pressure on the right-hand aspect was sensible as effectively. That’s undoubtedly a constructive going ahead. I’m certain Keanu and Ryan will each be vastly motivated to get within the Australia group in time for the World Cup. It might be unbelievable for them.
“For their very own profit in the beginning, but in addition for ourselves. They’ll be determined to play effectively and get themselves in that squad.
“I hope the 2 of them do put the performances in from now till the World Cup and show they’re ok to get there.
“For them to play on the World Cup as St Mirren gamers can be sensible for them and the membership.”
If Baccus and Pressure can persuade Australia coach Graham Arnold they’re worthy of a spot in his squad, they’ll be getting ready to tackle reigning world champions France in November, in addition to Denmark and Tunisia.
Earlier than that they should show their price in Scotland, with each more likely to function in opposition to Aberdeen tomorrow after robust performances of their Premiership debuts in opposition to Motherwell.
Whereas Flynn insists there’s no dangerous blood between himself and Jim Goodwin, who left the Saints to take over at Pittodrie earlier this 12 months, the 33-year-old admits he’d love to choose up a win for the Paisley membership’s supporters.
Flynn stated: “Jim Goodwin did effectively right here. We have been doing effectively on the finish of final 12 months and he obtained his transfer to Aberdeen on the again of that.
“That’s credit score to him and good luck to him.
“However I’m certain subsequent weekend we’ll be trying to make our mark and take all three factors.
“The followers would love that, that’s for certain.”