Ryan Naderi 'gets lucky' vs England after what Lee Dixon noticed from Rangers star
Rangers star Ryan Naderi may have got away with one in Czechia's 3-0 loss to England.
The Ibrox striker was called up to the squad and made his debut in the 3-1 loss to Spain on 3 October.
He qualifies for the nation through his mother, and he took advantage of the chance to earn international recognition.
Naderi was named in the starting line-up for the clash with England on Tuesday, continuing his remarkable rise to stardom.
The 23-year-old made an impact on the contest, even if it was not the one that he would have wanted.
He left Lee Dixon and Sam Matterface surprised after what they noticed from the Gers man in the first half.
What did Rangers ace Ryan Naderi do in England vs Czechia?
The English commentators thought that Naderi should have been cautioned fairly early on at Wembley.
He was constantly throwing his weight about and left one on a few Three Lions players.
Speaking live on ITV, Dixon said: “Naderi’s had a few whacks at quite a few players so far. He's lucky not to get a yellow, chatting to the ref."
Matterface followed up, saying: “He was quite fortunate there wasn’t he. He certainly only had the intention of breaking up a promising attack.”
Derek McInnes will love the passion and the work rate that his player was showing on the international stage.
However, he may also have concerns given the nature of his display.
Why will Derek McInnes be worried about Naderi?
McInnes will be praying that Naderi is not continuing to act how he did in the contest, as that would hinder his side's title chances.
Lawrence Shankland is still out and Youssef Chermiti is expected to be out until at least the split.
Therefore, the Light Blues need as many strikers as they can to stay fully fit and firing and not suspended, if they are to beat Celtic to the Scottish Premiership crown.
Naderi runs the risk of getting himself in disciplinary trouble if he is constantly colliding with opposition players.
It is good to see him sticking it to them, and not being afraid of better opposition, but he needs to stay calm and not get hurt or suspended.
The last thing that the Bears need is another forward on the sidelines either through injury or suspension, as we enter a crucial stage of the campaign.
Naderi has managed four goals and three assists in 11 matches so far this season at club level, and the hope will be that he can carry the Gers to success at the end of the campaign.