speedy

"I am feeling very lucky and blessed that Andy and I are OK and hope that everyone injured and affected by this very scary ordeal has a speedy recovery," she said.

"Our thoughts and prayers remain with Sam and his family. We will continue to support them and wish him a full and speedy recovery."

However, most of the levers for achieving that sit with the UK government – so a speedier transition just in Scotland therefore would seem unlikely.

But the Rams will be without speedy receiver Tutu Atwell, who will be sidelined for at least four games on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury.

With hopes for a speedy resolution now dashed, Carney is turning to America’s biggest rival, China.