Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Glasgow Live
Glasgow Live
Sport
Ben Banks

Rory Wilson savours post-Rangers joy as Aston Villa starlet 'shocked' by international honour

Rory Wilson says his Scotland U21s debut came as a surprise to him following his exit from Rangers.

The young striker hit the goal trail at youth level for the Light Blues last season and won a move to former Ibrox boss Steven Gerrard's current club, Aston Villa. He's now been capped by Scotland at the elite youth level, coming off the bench in Thursday's 3-1 win over Northern Ireland at the age of just 16.

Wilson says it was a memorable moment for him after initially being out in Spain with the U18s, but Liverpool's Ben Doak was a familiar face welcoming him to a new group that has been a jump in levels. The Rangers academy product told the Scottish FA: "It was just a bit of a shock when the call up came to be honest – I didn’t expect it. I told my dad and my mum and they were delighted.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.