Lennon Miller has a slightly different approach to World Cup omission than, say, Harry Maguire and family.
"It was obviously disappointing not to get in the squad, but the manager's got such a tough job to pick 26 people and I know that the midfield has so many good players and it's probably the hardest place to get into"
"So it was disappointing, but I'll be rooting for the boys in the summer and hopefully we can do really well."
The four-time capped playmaker started for Udinese against Napoli with international teammate Scott McTominay on the opposing side.
And Miller was pleased to play from kick-off having mostly been used as a substitute this term.
"I knew it was going to be difficult coming to such a good league," he added.
"I was never going to come in and play every single minute like I did at Motherwell, but I've become such a better player and a better person.
"I'll look to next season and hopefully play more than I have this year and do well."