Gregersen and coach John McDonnell warmed up at Pittodrie on Monday

Scotland v Faroe Islands - international challenge match
Venue: Pittodrie, Aberdeen Date: Tuesday, 16 November Kick-off: 2000 GMT Coverage: BBC Radio Scotland, commentary and live text via BBC Sport website. Highlights on BBC One Scotland 2330 GMT

Faroe Islands defender Atli Gregersen has warned Scotland that his young team-mates will use Tuesday's friendly to highlight their talents.

The Ross County defender is one of three UK-based players in the visitors' squad for the match at Pittodrie.

Gregersen is joined by Newcastle striker Joan Simun Edmundsson and Manchester City keeper Gunnar Nielsen.

"I'm hoping people will look at our players and give them a chance. We have a lot of raw talent," said Gregersen.

Gregerson won a contract at Victoria Park this summer, but has only played one match so far for the Dingwall side.

He feels many Faroe islanders do not receive the recognition deserve because the rest of Europe continues to look down on his country.

I'm hoping people will look at our players and give them a chance. We have a lot of raw talent Faroe Islands defender Atli Gregersen

"I don't understand why some of our young players don't have contracts here and around Europe," said the 28-year-old, who spent several years playing in Denmark with the likes of Lyngby.

"Our football system is quite good. We are only 50,000 people but our players are honest and have a similar culture to Britain.

"We play football for the love of the game. Sometimes when we go abroad, I don't feel we get the respect we deserve.

"We have got some results and always play our hearts out. It's like going to war for us."

Assistant manager John McDonnell agrees that the country's young players could do a job for British clubs and feels the Aberdeen encounter is an ideal showcase.

"We're trying to get the boys who play in the Faroes out to play at a higher level," said McDonnell.

"This game and the last one were live on TV so that's good for the profile.

"We have a lot of young players coming through, a lot of older players are retiring. We have nine players who are under 21.

"The under-21s beat Russia last year and the under-19s drew with Croatia recently.

"Clubs should take a chance on some of the players, it's not a huge investment.

"They are honest players, physically in good condition, with a great attitude and strong temperament."

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