And he expects to force himself into the plans of Scotland boss Alex McLeish.
"It is every footballer's dream to honour his country and I was very close last year," he said.
"There was a B international against Poland last season and they were playing at Kilmarnock, which was very close to where I grew up, and I was very surprised not to make it into the squad.
"But I use disappointments in a positive way to get the best out of myself and if I am doing a good job at Charlton this season I am sure Scotland will come knocking."