WATFORD'S international accolades continue as Don Cowie is the last Hornet to receive news of his upcoming duty for his country.

After impressing Scotland manager George Burley in Japan last month, the midfielder joins up with the Scottish squad again ahead of their friendly against Wales next Saturday (14 November).

Watford boss Malky Mackay expressed his happiness at the annoucement.

"I'm delighted for Don" said the Scotsman.

"Its fantastic for him, I've spoken before about how proud I am for any player who gets an international call-up and he thoroughly deserves it.

"He went out to Japan as a last minute thing, and he applied himself in the way that he always applies himself here, he played well and he created the one chance Scotland had in the second half.

"He's obviously did enough to catch George Burley's eye to have him back in the squad on merit."

Young Lions Scott Loach and Tom Cleverley continue to make their mark on the England U21 team as boss Stuart Pearce and his squad face Portugal at Wembley next Saturday and Lithuania three days later for their European qualifiers.

Pearce said that playing on the hallowed turf at Wembley will be an important experience for his young side, some of whom have not even played at Premiership grounds before.

"Whilst most of them won't know yet what it's like to play a senior international match, at least they can get a feel of the stadium, the crowd, and the importance of needing to win the match" said Pearce, speaking to thefa.com.

"The important thing is to give these players the experience of Wembley. It's served us well in the past with the likes of Agbonlahor and Milner, who have since gone on to the senior squad.

"This is why we're doing it, so these young players get a feel for the national stadium and what it's like, so hopefully sometime in the future a few of these will be stepping out for the seniors."

Scott Loach is Stuart Pearce's number one for England

Lee Hodson and Craig Cathcart will be looking to impress as they get further call-ups for the Northern Ireland U21 team for their European qualifiers against Germany and Czech Republic next week. Hornet Michael Bryan is also on stand-by for the squad.

After returning from injury against West Brom last Saturday, loanee striker Heidar Helguson will be going away with his home country of Iceland for their international friendlies.

Youngster Kurtney Brooks, who had his first team debut against Barnet in the Carling Cup in August, is currently away with the Wales U19 squad for their games this week.

Rob Kiernan misses out on travelling with the Republic of Ireland U19s due to injury.

Sun 8 Nov: Macedonia v Wales U19
Tues 10 Nov: Iceland v Iran
Fri 13 Nov: N Ireland U21 v Germany
Sat 14 Nov: England U21 v Portugal (Wembley 12.30pm)
Sat 14 Nov: Wales v Scotland
Sat 14 Nov: Iceland v Luxenbourg
Tues 17 Nov: Lithuania v England U21
Tues 17: N Ireland U21 v Czech Rep

Keep an eye on www.watfordfc.com during the next few weeks to stay up-to-date with their international progress.