Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo has tipped Lee Wallace to continue his Scotland career - if he maintains his hunger for improvement.

The left-back was one of Scotland's top performers as he made an assured debut in the 2-0 defeat by Japan in Yokohama on Saturday.

The 22-year-old was a late call-up to the squad after Celtic's Danny Fox was denied a debut by injury.

But he put himself in the frame for further caps and Jambos boss Laszlo has urged him not to rest on his laurels.

"This was a big moment for the career of Lee Wallace," Laszlo told Hearts News.

"It was his first game for the national team and I thought he handled the occasion well.

"Okay, Scotland didn't get the victory but Lee can be pleased with his 90 minutes.

"This is all about him learning. He has to keep working hard for Hearts and learning more and more.

"If he keeps his focus and his attitude then I see no reason why he can't play more games for Scotland, definitely.

"He is young and has the best years of his career in front of him but he cannot think he has done it all now just because he has one cap.

"He must keep working at his game, do well in training and in matches and then the rest will take care of itself."