He was unable to play for the Scotland national football team due to his English birthplace .
Paterson played for the Scottish Football League XI in the following season , in a 3 -- 0 defeat by a Welsh select team .
Paterson was unable to play for the Scotland national football team due to Paterson 's English birthplace .
Paterson played for the Scottish Football League XI in the following season , in a 3 -- 0 defeat by a Welsh select team .