Barry Douglas hungry for more having reached major career milestone at Blackburn Rovers in Leeds United loan

Left back Douglas joined Rovers on a season-long loan back in October and said his goodbyes to the Whites due to his contract ending in the summer.

Three months later, the defender's 14th outing for Rovers and 13th league start in Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Championship visitors Stoke City took the left back on to 350 appearances for club and country.

Forty-five of those appearances came for Leeds as part of a career that began in Scotland at Queen's Park before moves to Dundee United, Lech Poznan in Poland, Konyaspor in Turkey and then Wolves.

Douglas also has one cap with Scotland to his name.

"To reach 350 appearances, it’s a milestone I wasn’t aware of, but I’m very happy to reach it," said 31-year-old Douglas to iFollow Rovers.

“Hopefully there’s still plenty more games to come yet.

“I think football is full of highs and lows, but it’s about finding that balance.

“As you get older you do manage to control your emotions, but the hunger and the desire is still there to play and that’s what drives me on."

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