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Jason ScotlandJason Scotland is preparing himself for bench duty after notching his fourth goal of the season in Swansea City's 3-1 win over Watford yesterday.
The Swansea striker has been named in the Trinidad & Tobago squad for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Cuba on November 19.

That game comes just two days before Roberto Martinez's men take on Birmingham City at the Liberty Stadium — and Scotland concedes he may now miss out on a start for his club.

"It's going to be quite a difficult one," the 29-year-old said.

"The game is on the Wednesday and then we play Birmingham on the Friday night, so I'm not sure whether the gaffer will have a word with my coach.

"I don't know if the gaffer will fancy me going back, but it's an important game — we need a point to reach the next qualifying phase — and I have to do my international duties.

"I want to play for my country but I want to play against Birmingham too. They are one of the top sides in the division and you want to prove yourself against the top sides, but if I'm realistic I think I will probably be on the bench.

"I don't want to be, but I have to accept that I will be tired and the body might not be ready.

"There are other players in this squad who can do a job for the team and maybe I will be on the bench, coming on for maybe 15 or 20 minutes."

Scotland gave Swansea the lead yesterday after another Ferrie Bodde stunner cancelled out Lee Williamson's opener.

Substitute Guillem Bauza's first goal of the campaign sealed victory in stoppage time.

"It was great to get the result and it was nice for me to get on the scoresheet," Scotland added.

"I'm a little disappointed I haven't got a few more this season. I'm not getting as many chances as I did last year, but hopefully I can get a few more in time.

"It's hard as the lone striker because you are quite often taking two defenders on and the ball will break to them. If you have two strikers the ball can break to one of your team-mates, as happened for Bussy's goal.

"It's a bit frustrating for me at times, but the football people who come to watch our games will see how difficult my role is.

"The crowd seem to get on my back quite easily so there's pressure all around, but it's a job I'm willing to do because I want to play."

Scotland saluted Bodde's 35-yard equaliser – and the pass from the Dutchman which led to his goal.

"I don't know how he hits it, but Ferrie hits the ball with power and it moves so much that it's difficult for keepers.

"And he is a great passer. He wasn't really looking at me, but I know he's someone who can find you anywhere."