McInnes would be 'devastated' if Wales departs
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Derek McInnes believes the inclusion of teenagers James Wilson and Lennon Miller in the latest Scotland squad should encourage Kilmarnock's own youth prodigy Bobby Wales.
The manager also believes it should motivate the 19-year-old, whose contract is up at the end of the season, to stay at Rugby Park.
"It should be an incentive for all players that if you're playing regularly and doing well in the Scottish Premiership, you're normally in the eye of the Scotland manager," McInnes said.
"Likewise for Bobby, if he looks even at James Wilson getting called up - somebody who's young and playing and scoring in the Premier League, as is Bobby. They're different types of players but there's similar pathways and similar in terms of their development."
McInnes has been trying for months to secure the striker's future at the club and the Kilmarnock local has previously admitted it would be hard for him to leave.
"I firmly believe that Bobby being here longer will be the right move for him," the manager added.
"I've got my Killie head on here and I want Bobby to be here for our club and for our cause, but I actually think it would be really good for him.
"I'd be devastated if Bobby was to leave, knowing that if he performs well, with us, I'm sure he can get into the international set-up, I've no doubt about it."