Scot Gemmill has revealed his pride at his Scotland Under-21 team who deservedly defeated the Dutch in Doetinchem on Tuesday.
A double from Everton’s Fraser Hornby was enough to clinch the victory and leave the Scots with a real shot at a play-off place.
Hibs’ pair Ryan Porteous and Stevie Mallan started the match with striker Oli Shaw on the bench.
Gemmill said: “I’d say that’s the best we’ve played since I’ve been Under-21 manager.
“You can’t underestimate how hard it is to win in the Netherlands. I don’t think too many Scotland teams have done that.
“It was really impressive. The boys showed they can execute a game-plan and new players showed they can be trusted at this level.
“I’m so proud of the team – to play under that scrutiny and produce the tactical discipline required to win.
“We knew the way the Netherlands would play and that we’d get chances on the counter-attack.
“We needed to defend well but the goal we conceded was a deflected free-kick.
“I want my players to play with an edge and they delivered.
“Fraser’s first goal was a big moment from a big player in a big game. We’re starting to develop players who can do that.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
