Dundee: Luke Graham is backed to reach the Premier League

The left-footed Scotland Under-21 international has been a consistent presence in the backline for Dundee, starting 25 of their 26 league matches.

The academy product is among the top ten in the Premier League when it comes to several defensive metrics.

He ranks third in duels won, winning an impressive 66% of his fights, while also being in the top six in eliminations and blocks.

Pressley believes his ability will see him become a full international, while his current form, according to his club manager, is enough for him to be considered for Scotland’s World Cup squad.

“If Steve Clarke called me and said ‘what do you think?’ I would say ‘yeah, I’ll consider it’.

“There are a number of friendlies coming up and I think he should be a consideration. I think his form has been good over the last three months.

“He’s obviously inexperienced but he’s playing at his peak now.

“I think his performances against teams like Rangers and Celtic were again at such a high level that he has to be taken into account.”