The SFA have confirmed that Nacho Novo could play for Scotland if he gains a British passport.

The prospect is thought to appeal to the 29-year-old Spanish striker, who has spent 8 years playing in Scotland.

An SFA spokesman said: "While our priority will always be to invest in home grown talent, if the manager wants to pick a player who is eligible and who he thinks will do a job for Scotland then he should always be allowed to do so.

"In the case of Nacho Novo, at present he does not hold a British passport and is therefore not eligible to play for any of the home nations.

"If that situation were to change then he would be considered like any other player."