Aberdeen midfielder Jonny Hayes is relishing his European debut next week.
The Irishman will play his first Europa League tie when the Dons take on Latvian side Daugava Riga in the first qualifying round on July 3.
Hayes is determined to soak up the atmosphere and make the most of the experience.
He said: “It is quite exciting to be back in Europe. For most of the players it will be their first taste of European football. We have to enjoy it – even though it will be a tough task.
“You get a taste for the big games and it makes you want to get more of it.
“I wouldn’t say any other game is a low compared to Europe but you want to play in the bigger games and test yourself against the best. The games are an exciting prospect and we want to do well.”
