GAVIN Rae returned to the international scene at Hampden Park last night.
Cardiff City's midfield player went on as a 46th minute substitute for Scotland in their 1-1 draw against Croatia.
It was a first cap in two years for Rae and he said: "It feels good to be back!"
But there was frustration for Warren Feeney. He was in the Northern Ireland squad, but did not feature in their 4-1 win against Northern Ireland.
That's a real blow for Feeney, who badly needs matches.
He looks certain to be in Cardiff's squad for the Championship matches against Southampton on Saturday and West Bromwich Albion next Tuesday, but he is ineligible for the FA Cup.
Striker Feeney played for Swansea City in their FA Cup clashes with Horsham while out on loan.
Thankfully, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is back for Cardiff in time for the FA Cup semi-final against Barnsley at Wembley Stadium.