GAVIN MOLLOY wants to take the Liam Scales approach and use Aberdeen as a springboard into the Republic of Ireland squad.
The left-sided defender is one of Aberdeen's new arrivals, when they triggered a release clause to sign him from Shelbourne last month.
The 22-year-old has never played for his country but has a burning ambition and knows Dons can help him achieve it.
He points to the loan spell Scales had at Aberdeen that got him into the Ireland squad and regular spot at Celtic."
The Dons can also boast current Irish midfielder Jamie McGrath while there looks to be a new dawn across the water with the Irish set to appoint a new manager.
Molloy said: "Yes, I think it will improve my international chances. Look at Scales. He came over to Scotland and got his opportunity in the national team. I feel I can get there.
"I have confidence and trust in myself. That is the place I want to go to get into the Ireland team.
"It is great to have another Irishman here in Jamie, he's a great lad and a great player.
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