Stephen Robinson jokes he hopes St Mirren's Australian duo don't play a minute against England

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Saints boss Stephen Robinson was proud as punch to see his star Aussie duo jet down to Wembley for a glamour friendly clash with England.St Mirren pair Keanu Baccus and Ryan Strain will both be hoping to take on the Three Lions tomorrow evening – with the latter having had to bide his time for a chance to shine for the Socceroos.Robinson joked he’d be happy if neither played a minute in London as it would help ensure they return to Paisley fully fit after the international break.But the Buddies manager knows how important it is for the club’s passionate players involved with their countries to pull on their national jerseys, having represented Northern Ireland during his own playing career.Robinson told Renfrewshire Live Sport: “It’s a great game for Keanu and Ryan.

It’s great for the football club.“It’s great for all the boys involved this international break too. We’ve got Alex Gogic away, we’ve Alex Greive away, Conor McMenamin too.“Potentially there could be more.

Caolan Boyd-Munce is on the verge of things with Northern Ireland as well and Stav Nahmani is close to the Israel Under-21 squad.“To have that level of international representation at St Mirren is unheard of.“It shows the level of the squad and we are rooting for all the boys.“I hope they go away and don’t play, to be honest, and come back 100 per cent fit!“Seriously, though, all you can do is provide a platform for players.“I believe we do that very much so, at any club I’ve been with, for players who maybe haven’t had the recognition.“We try and provide an environment in which they can be successful and they can grab it with both hands.“Then it’s the players who deserve all the credit.