Wilson and Miller score as Scotland U21s thump Ukraine

What the report says

Scotland Under-21s opened their two-match friendly trip in Spain with a convincing 4-0 win over Ukraine at the Pinatar Arena, with James Wilson and Lennon Miller both stepping down from the senior squad to feature for the age-group side. The result gave Tony Docherty’s team a strong start as they continue preparations with a refreshed group of players.

Miller, an Udinese midfielder, put Scotland ahead after 23 minutes when he reacted quickest to a defensive mistake and finished firmly. Wilson, a Heart of Midlothian striker, then doubled the advantage just before half-time by heading in from a Tyler Fletcher free-kick. The pair combined again after the break, with Miller setting up Wilson for his second goal 13 minutes into the second half.

Aberdeen midfielder Alfie Stewart, who is currently on loan at Inverness Caledonian Thistle, completed the scoring 20 minutes from time. BBC Sport reported that Scotland’s Under-21 squad included several players with senior experience, underlining the depth available to the national setup.

The young Scots will remain at the same venue to face the United States in a second friendly on Sunday. Matches like these are typically used to give emerging players international minutes and help coaches assess options ahead of competitive fixtures.