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This week’s Friday quiz calls on your knowledge of players who’ve picked up international caps while on the books at Fir Park.

Can you name the top 20 who have amassed appearances for their countries while plying their club trade in claret and amber?

Goal scorers Kyle MacDonald and Broque Watson were joined by goalkeeper Rohan Ferguson after the Colts won 2-1 at Dundee.

The trio were influential in the victory in the IRN-BRU Cup, which put Motherwell through to the third round of the competition for the first time.

Kyle MacDonald and Broque Watson netted for the young Steelmen as they advanced to the third round of the IRN-BRU Cup.

Having defeated East Stirlingshire in the opening match, Dundee’s Colts side were defeated 2-1 at Dens on Thursday night.

Stephen Craigan says his young Motherwell side showed “commitment and desire” as they bagged a deserved 2-1 win at Dundee in the IRN-Bru Cup.

Goals from Kyle MacDonald and Broque Watson ensured passage to the third round of the competition for the first time.

Chris Cadden and Allan Campbell were in action for Scotland Under 21s on Thursday night, as the youngsters defeated Andorra 3-0.

Cadden started the match at Tynecastle Park, setting up the third goal as he played the full 90 minutes in the UEFA European Under 21 Championship qualifier.

The Motherwell man beat two for pace down the right before swinging the ball in for Fraser Hornby, who completed his hat-trick with the goal.

Allan Campbell was on the bench and got the last 18 minutes for Scot Gemmill’s side, who now face the Netherlands on Tuesday.

Motherwell Colts became only the second-ever young side to reach the third round of the IRN-BRU Cup with a 2-1 win over Dundee.

Goals from Kyle MacDonald and Broque Watson, either side of a Jordan Armstrong own goal, ensured the youngsters are in next week’s draw.

Manager Stephen Craigan rang the changes from the side which defeated Hibernian Reserves on Monday.

Rohan Ferguson, Akeel Rehman, Jake Hastie, Armstrong and MacDonald were all recalled, as the young Steelmen looked to follow up on the first team’s recent victory at Dens.

It would be the visitors who would make the breakthrough. With the wingbacks getting forward plenty, it would be MacDonald who would open the scoring.

Holding the ball up centrally and looking for options, the right wing back instead elected to unleash a left-footed drive which fizzed into the top left corner of the net.

It was almost instantly two. George Newell worked space on the edge of the area and got away a low drive which was beaten out of the bottom right corner by the goalkeeper.

From the resulting corner, Turnbull’s downward header was hacked off the line.

Motherwell continued to dominate. MacDonald again tried his luck with a surging run into the box, before his shot was knocked behind by a busy Dundee keeper.

Against the run of play, the hosts would level just before the interval. A whipped cross into the box just needed a touch to guide it goalwards, but it would come from the unfortunate head of Armstrong, who left goalkeeper Ferguson helpless as the ball hit the net.

Motherwell continued to dominate in the second half but it took 20 minutes for their first real chance to fall.

Chasing down a long through ball, Hastie burst past two Dundee defenders to bear down on goal. Stepping inside onto his left one-on-one with the goalkeeper, his shot was blocked by the stopper’s feet.

As the latter stages of the game progressed, things started to open up. Lambert’s snap shot from close range was thankfully straight at Ferguson, while up the other end an acrobatic effort from Krones was well gathered by Jackson.

With five minutes remaining, Dundee should have wrapped things up. Scott found himself room in the box and, having taken Armstrong out of the game, had a left-footed attempt from 10 yards which somehow bent past the post.

That jolted the young Steelmen and immediately they went up the other end and won it. Turnbull made room and cut the ball to Watson inside the box, who curled the ball past the goalkeeper to put Motherwell 2-1 ahead.

Ferguson then had to pull out the heroics late on to keep the hosts out on several occasions, ensuring his side progressed.

Motherwell’s youngsters are back in action on Thursday night as they take on Dundee Colts in the second round of the IRN-BRU Cup.

Having won against East Stirlingshire in the opening match, Stephen Craigan’s team head to Dens Park as they bid to reach the next stage.

Kick off is at 7pm. Adults can get in for £5 at the gate, while concessions go for £2.

Caitlin Russell insists there will be no let up in performance levels, despite Motherwell having already clinched the SWPL2 title.

With five games still to go, the women of steel return to action after the international break when they take on Central Girls at Braidhurst on Sunday.

Donald Jennow’s side still harbour aspirations of SSE Scottish Women’s Cup success, having progressed to the last eight of the competition, and Russell believes that is all the motivation they need in their remaining league fixtures.

“We were delighted to wrap up the title so soon,” she said. “Now we can now use the game on Sunday as preparation for the big cup game against St Johnstone and the remaining games as preparation for the step up to SWPL1.

“It’s been a remarkable season in many ways, when you consider all the changes during the close season and the mixture of young players and experienced players, including some who came out of retirement to join Motherwell.

“Central have caused us problems in the past meetings this season, it has never been an easy game.

“As a team we just want to keep the winning run going, we won’t let up just because the league is won, it’s our aim to go end the league season unbeaten on the pitch.

“Looking at the cup game, we’ve beaten St Johnstone twice this season. But we still know it’ll take a massive fight to get into the semi-finals. If we can do that then it will present a great chance to challenge ourselves against the calibre of side we’ll be facing next season.”

Following the departure of Eddie Wolecki Black to Celtic, ‘Well moved quickly to promote his assistant Jennow to the position of head coach.

It’s an appointment that has went down well among the squad and Hibs loanee Russell says the familiarity between Jennow and the squad has made the transition an easy one.

“Eddie was regarded very highly among the players, but Donald was always a big part and took a lot of the training drills, that has ensured the transition has been quite a smooth one,” she said.

“Greg [Harrison] has also joined the coaching staff and he’s settled quickly, so we’re just looking forward to getting back to action after the international break.”

Russell has enjoyed an excellent season in which she has found the net on 11 occasions and featured regularly throughout.

She admits she is unsure as to where her future lies beyond the end of the season, instead focusing on finishing the campaign in style.

“The reason I came out on loan was to get game time and to get my confidence back up and that’s exactly what Donald and Eddie have done,” she added.

“From day one I’ve been made to feel very welcome and I’m really looking forward to seeing what the rest of this season will bring.

“I’ll see out the remainder of the season before speaking over my future, I’m enjoying my football and as for what happens after that I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.”

Danny Johnson sat down for a coffee and a chat following Saturday’s 3-1 win over Dundee. 

With the international break approaching, the in-form forward discusses how he’s settled in to life at Fir Park so far.

Our interview was filmed at the Windmills Cafe in Motherwell.

Windmills is a social enterprise cafe in the heart of Motherwell which is committed to ensuring young people with learning disabilities have equal access to meaningful work experience opportunities. For more information, visit Windmills Cafe’s website.

Our popular Ladies Day event returns for another year when we host Livingston in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Saturday, 6 October.

Hosted by Radio Clyde’s Alison Robbie, you’re invited to join us for a full day of fun at Fir Park, with a host of activities going on.

As well as enjoying the match, you’ll be treated to a two-course meal and a cocktail provided by Tullibardine. Once the match is done, there will be a DJ on hand from 6pm for you to dance the night away.

You can buy your tickets online right now here. Tickets are priced at £55 per person, or £45 to upgrade if you have a season ticket.

Thanks to our sponsors Cadzow Nursery School and Manor Estate Agents, a best-dressed competition and other prizes are on offer.

There’s also a special mystery guest you won’t want to miss, so get your friends together and get your seats booked now.

For more information, you can email hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk or call us on 01698 333333.