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SCOTLAND legend Denis Law believes Jordan Rhodes can be the striker who finally beats his national scoring record.

Law, who like Rhodes started his career at Huddersfield, scored 30 times in 55 appearances for Scotland between 1958 and 1974.

Kenny Dalglish equalled Law’s record ten years later, but no other player has scored more than 20 goals for Scotland since the Lawman hung up his boots.

However, Law, 72, reckons new £8million Blackburn striker Rhodes can change that.

He said: “Jordan is an extremely good player and he scored a phenomenal amount of goals for my old club Huddersfield Town.

“Now he has gone to Blackburn and that is another step up for him.

“I wasn’t surprised when he was given a start for Scotland against Australia.

“He scored a very good goal in that match, and that answered some of the questions about him having played most of his football in a lower league.

“The boy has also scored regularly for the Under-21s, so he has done it at every level he has played at.

“Eventually my record will be beaten — and Jordan can definitely be the one if he keeps improving the way he has.

“The big thing for a striker is to keep clear of injuries.

“But he’s a big, strong lad with a huge future ahead of him.”

Law though, admits he doesn’t expect Rhodes to start ahead of Kenny Miller against Serbia on Saturday.

He said: “It’s a difficult one for the manager. At some stage you have to give young players an opportunity, but Kenny Miller is very experienced.

“You never know with young players. Some can come into a huge game like a World Cup qualifier and slot in as if they’ve been playing at that level for years. Others just can’t do it.