Scott Bain impresses for Falkirk ahead of Scotland squad announcement
Goalkeeper Scott Bain pulled off nine saves as Falkirk defeated Celtic 2-0, strengthening his push for international selection under Sebastien Pocognoli.
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Falkirk goalkeeper Scott Bain made nine saves to help his side secure a 2-0 victory over Celtic, ending a 19-year wait to beat the Glasgow side and recording a third consecutive clean sheet.
The result was Falkirk's fourth win in succession, taking them to fourth place in the Scottish Premiership and extending their run to 342 minutes without conceding a goal.
Bain, who has four caps for Scotland, hopes his form will earn him a call-up when head coach Sebastien Pocognoli announces the national squad this week for upcoming Nations League fixtures.
Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner described Bain's performance as "absolutely unbelievable", while Falkirk manager John McGlynn praised his number one for continuously producing key stops throughout the match.
Bain, who turns 35 this month, extended his contract at Falkirk in January until the summer of 2028 with an option for an additional year.
Speaking after the match, Bain said he felt confident throughout the fixture and stated he hopes to be included in the upcoming Scotland squad after enjoying the previous camp under Pocognoli.