Lewis Miller thanks Hibs boss Nick Montgomery for key role in Australia call as Martin Boyle helps him settle in

New-boy Lewis Miller has admitted Nick Montgomery is a major factor in him breaking into the Australia squad.

The Hibs star has been going through his paces with the Socceroos for the first time this week, ahead of Saturday’s friendly with England. Montgomery brought Miller through the ranks at Central Coast Mariners and is now his coach again at Hibs, and Miller admitted: “He killed it at the Mariners. I came up with him through the academy. I had him for years and years and it is good to have him guide me again. He gave me the opportunity which has led me here. I have only been here a couple of days but already there is a standard difference. This is the standard I want to play week-in, week-out. I am very happy to be here.”

The 23-year-old has previously represented Australia at under-23 level but this is the first time he has been called up by Graham Arnold. He knows several of the players having played against them in Australia and Scotland. Miller also admitted it has been a big thing having his Hibs teammate Martin Boyle beside him to settle in.

He claimed: “I am finally glad to be here. There are a lot of lads I know or I am aware of through the A-League. Martin Boyle is also at Hibs and has made me feel really welcome.

“He is a great guy. If I have any questions, problems with the league or anything I need to talk about then he is always there. He is a great role model and is doing well for the Socceroos and at Hibs.”

The full-back moved to Hibs last year and this international recognition proves his move to Easter Road was the right one. Miller, speaking on the Socceroos’ X page, admitted: “The Scottish Premiership is a very physical league. Technically, it is very good as well and the league is getting better