Harry Paton declared Motherwell asset by Stuart Kettlewell after Canada call as boss warns against Livingston excuses

06.10.2023 - 05:29 dailyrecord.co.uk

Stuart Kettlewell insists Harry Paton’s Canada call-up proves he’s a huge asset for Motherwell - despite being without a club for the majority of last season.

The 25-year-old midfielder was included in Mauro Biello’s squad yesterday and could win his first cap in a friendly against Japan later this month.

Yet before signing for Well in April the playmaker spent nine months back home in Ontario without a club and training with Toronto after leaving Ross County.

However, Well boss Kettlewell - who signed Paton as a teenager at County five years ago - insists he’s well worth the cap call.

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