Flo Kamberi poised for Albania cap

Florian Kamberi is poised to make history by becoming the
first Hibs’ player to represent Albania.

The popular striker has previously played for Switzerland
Under 21s and scored against England at Wembley but is also eligible to turn
out for Kosovo.

Speaking after Hibs’ victory over St Mirren he revealed that
it was a former Rangers player who persuaded him to switch countries.

He said: “The assistant coach with Albania is Sergio
Porrini, who used to play for Rangers. He came over to the Celtic game, watched
me playing and the next day met with my agent and my father.

We had a good chat, they made it clear they really want me
because they want to build a new team and have a new era.

“I want to be a big part of it. Having Sergio there is good
because some people think playing in Scotland is easy, but it’s not, it’s very
tough.

“Most people just know Celtic and Rangers and they think
it’s easy, but he knows the league and the clubs in it.

“It’s good to have someone who can see your quality and
wants to work with you. Having international football is a motivation, if you
have that chance it’s a privilege.”

And that admin hold up cost him the chance to play against
the European champions.

He said: “I did everything on my part to be ready, I went
there and wanted to make my debut. I just have to be patient.”