Dylan Levitt targets Scotland World Cup road block as Dundee United star details Gareth Bale influence

Diplomatic immunity could be on the cards for Dylan Levitt by Dundee United fans even if the Welshman admits he’s desperate to end Scotland’s World Cup dream.

After helping the Tannadice side all but confirm a top-six spot with a point at Hibs, the on-loan Manchester United midfielder laid out his plan for his country to be at Qatar 2022 in November.

A Dundee derby awaits this weekend for the 21-year-old where a point would be enough to guarantee their place. But he delivered a masterclass when picking his way through the politics of a possible play-off against Steve Clarke ’s side.

When asked if he would prefer the dark blues to Ukraine, Levitt picked his words carefully.

He said: “It would be a good game. An interesting game! Two good sets of fans and two really good nations fighting to get to a major tournament.

“I saw the draw and thought there’s a big massive chance for us to go through and to see your country at a World Cup would be a great feeling.

“My aim is to get into that squad come November. I’m still focused here and playing and keeping fit.

“I had a few words with the manager Robert Page and he was saying to keep doing what I’m doing. He said they’re noticing me every week and watching clips and stuff.”

A sickness bug kept the 10- times capped Levitt out of Wales’ draw with the Czech Republic in midweek but words of encouragement from his national boss and a quick recovery allowed Levitt to make a telling impact at Easter Road.

Levitt said: “The Welsh manager told me to get back to work here and make sure I’m ready to go back and not to worry about the illness. The first few days of the week I was ill. I came back up to Dundee on Thursday and trained lightly with the squad.

“On Friday I trained fully