SCOTT ARFIELD believes Scotland Under-21 skipper Paul Caddis can play a key role in leading Billy Stark's team to a double victory against Albania.

The Celtic player, who is on loan at Dundee United, snuffed out the menace of Albanian danger man Hyka in the 1-0 victory in Elbasan on Saturday.

Arfield says Caddis' leadership skills on and off the park have helped bring the young Scotland together. "Paul was captain at Celtic reserves and has played in the Celtic first team," said Arfield, "and for a young guy that is no mean achievement.

"Paul has gained great confidence from that and now he is getting a regular first-team game in the SPL with Dundee United, which is another big boost for him.

"But he takes you aside and tells you what to do in the dressing room before the game.

"When young John Fleck came on for the last 15 minutes or so over there, Caddis pulled him aside and let him know what was needed.

"But whether it is in the hotel, the changing room or on the pitch, Paul leads by example."

Arfield added: "In my eyes, Hyka was the best player in their team and Paul Caddis did a great job on him. He has great technical ability, can go past people and gave us a lot of problems.

"But once Caddis got going, it seemed to dishearten them and that was a key battle won."

With Arfield likely to be lining up alongside Bairns buddies Tam Scobbie and Chris Mitchell at the Falkirk Stadium tomorrow, three Falkirk bred players will strut their stuff on home turf.

Arfield reckons Bairns boss John Hughes and his coaching staff deserve the credit. He said: "It will be great to be playing for Scotland at my home stadium. If the boss keeps the same team, there will be three Falkirk boys in there and that would be great.

"It's a fantastic achievement and credit to the gaffer at Falkirk John Hughes."

The Falkirk midfielder has praised Under-21s boss Stark, saying: "Billy keeps it simple and with us playing four in the midfield Kevin McDonald goes forward then I sit and vica versa.

"That is a good thing for internationals when you don't have a lot of time to work together.

Arfield says there is no way the Scots will be complacent tomorrow. "The Albanians have players who can damage you and they are good technically, so we are taking nothing for granted. The pitch will suit them and it will be even tougher for us to get the win."