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Incredible Halk won't get angry
Irish Daily Star
|May 09, 2026
CRAIG HALKETT insists a Hearts title win will be the perfect consolation prize if he fails to force his way into Scotland boss Steve Clarke's World Cup squad.
The Jambos defender (above) has been a standout for Derek McInnes’ table-topping Tynecastle outfit having finally overcome the injury issues that had dogged him for years in Gorgie.
But, despite being key to Hearts’ sensational title bid, he has been overlooked for Scotland honours.
Clarke opted to stick by Halkett's Hibs rival Grant Hanley for March's friendly encounters even though the 34-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Easter Road.
This story is from the May 09, 2026 edition of Irish Daily Star.
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