'Surely cannot ignore Lewandoidgeski' - Hibs sent Christian Doidge call-up hint by Wales

Calls for a Wales call-up for Christian Doidge continue to grow

As Joe Newell's corner was swung into the box on Wednesday night, Hibs striker Christian Doidge ran off Ross County defender Coll Donaldson before stooping to guide the ball into the back of the net past Nathan Baxter.

It was the Welshman's tenth in the league and 16 in all competitions. His strike rate sits at one in two at the moment, and with the form he is in it is only set to get better.

After a slow start to his Hibs career, the 27-year-old, who used to work in JD Sports, is now undroppable with calls for international recognition from Wales growing louder and louder.

Of the five forwards called up by Ryan Giggs for the nation's Euro 2020 qualifier against Hungary in November, Doidge has scored three more than the quintet combined.

That includes Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, Stoke City's Sam Vokes and Tyler Roberts of Leeds United.

Following his headed goal at Easter Road in Hibs' 3-0 win, the club made sure to include the Welsh FA in a tweet.

In turn the official account of the Wales national teams responded, noting: "Every player is on our radar! #TheHuntForRedJune #DasScoringBoot"

Christian Doidge netted his 16th for Hibs against Ross County. Picture: SNS

One Hibs fan said: "You boys surely cannot ignore Christian Lewandoidgeski now. The man is a goal machine."

Wales have friendly double header next month against Austria and the USA ahead of Euro 2020. They have been drawn in a group with Italy, Switzerland and Turkey.

In an interview with Welsh show Sgorio earlier this month Doidge said: "When I sat down and decided where to go, one of the big reasons was to try and get in the window for an opportunity to play for Wales.

"Obviously by scoring goals, you'e going to get a little bit of interest. But you never know, if I do well for Hibs I might get the opportunity to showcase my stuff."