Che Adams reveals his one Scotland regret after swapping the Caribbean dream for World Cup surge

Che Adams only has one regret when it comes to his decision to sign up for Scotland. He wishes he’d done it sooner.

The Southampton striker took a bit of persuading at first to join the Tartan Army as he politely turned down an initial approach from Alex McLeish.

A few years later and he was on board and he admitted turning out for the nation of his grandparents has worked out way better than he’d ever dreamed.

Leicester born Adams was part of the England youth set up and he even had the opportunity to sign up for the Antigua and Barbuda national side when he was a kid.

The 25-year-old held fire until Steve Clarke came calling – but he’s never looked back.

Adams still pinches himself having gone from playing in the non-league in England to reaching the Euros with Scotland last summer.

And as he gears up for the World Cup showdown with Ukraine, he admits the only downside about the move was he didn’t get on board earlier.

Adams said: “It’s been amazing from the minute I walked in the door. It’s just been a breath of fresh air.

“We have a really solid group here with good lads who are all pulling in the right direction.

“Thats what you need and it’s clear to see it with the performances on the pitch.

“Everyone knows how together we are, how much we run for each other.

“Do I wish I had committed to Scotland sooner? Yes – exactly that.

“It was difficult at the start with deciding to come but since I first arrived it’s been amazing.

“I’ve got nothing but good things to say about the team and the manager.”

Adams’s entire career has been about making the right calls whenever he got to crossroads.

As a kid it was refusing to give up on his dream despite missing out on a place in the English academy system.

Adams blazed a