Boomer
Said.... "The experiences I have been
through during my time with the 21s can only mould me into a more complete
professional.
"When you are selected to play for your
country at any level, you must be prepared for all circumstances and the
highs and lows of international football are there for all to see.
"However, as a player and a person, it is
up to me to keep it in perspective.
"The other thing about duty with the 21s
is that you are exposed to different coaching styles and, again, that can
only have a positive effect."
"Whatever level you play at on
international duty, you want to perform at the major championships.
"I feel I have put a lot into the 21s and
I am desperate for us to make the European Finals,
but all you can give is
your best.
"After the defeat last Friday, the
players talked things over and the bottom line is that we under-achieved."
"There is no greater honour
than captaining your country and I am proud to have done that on more than
one occasion.
"OK, you want to get the win even more
but I gave it 100%, as did the rest of the lads."
Boyd on
internationals affecting his Killie play.... "I have no problems absorbing
two internationals in a week. I am in great shape and I just want to play
as often as I can.
"I am sure that the young Scots guys who
didn't make the squad would rather be playing for the under-21s than
sitting at home."
On Playing Dundee
Next... "I am looking forward to playing at Dens, being away has not
taken the edge of my appetite for that."
