They are rivals in the same city - but Hearts ' Cammy Devlin says he loves joining forces with the likes of Hibs star Martin Boyle on Australia duty.
Alongside Tynecastle teammates Nathaniel Atkinson and Kye Rowles, the midfielder has been picked in Graham Arnold's 26-man Socceroos squad for the World Cup this month. A host of past and present SPFL faces are in the squad, including Easter Road hero and current Central Coast Mariners forward Cummings plus Leith talisman Boyle.
Devlin believes it says a lot about the Premiership that so many have got the call for Qatar: "It's a credit to the Scottish league. Me, Nathan and Kye are so lucky to be at a club like Hearts where we have been put on a platform to not only play in Scotland, but in Europe, which has helped our chances. There's a lot of boys in there so it shows how respected the league is.
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"I found myself in New Zealand hanging about with Jason Cummings a bit. He had a lot to say, he's a funny guy with plenty of jokes.
"Then there's Martin Boyle who is a rival at club level, but you put that to one side when you are playing for your country.
"It all shows that this league is a great place for Aussie's to come across to but not only us, but everyone, as it puts you on a platform."
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