- Findlay Curtis scored his first Scotland goal, calling it a “dream come true” after impressing off the bench.
- The 19-year-old praised team support and said his confidence has grown significantly within the national setup.
- Curtis is expected to stay at Rangers this summer and be assessed by Danny Rohl in pre-season.
Findlay Curtis described scoring his first senior international goal for Scotland as a “dream come true” after marking a breakthrough week with a decisive contribution in the 4-1 win over Curaçao.
The Rangers winger, currently on international duty with Steve Clarke’s squad, struck during an impressive cameo appearance that capped a rapid rise from domestic prospect to full international goalscorer. One that underlined his growing reputation ahead of a pivotal season at Ibrox.
He was joined by new Ibrox signing Lawrence Shankland on the scoresheet. With the forward netting a double against Dick Advocaat’s side.
Findlay Curtis on first Scotland goal
Curtis, 19, admitted he had not expected significant minutes but felt he made the most of his opportunity.
“A dream come true,” he said. “I didn’t expect to play as many minutes as I did, but in the minutes, I played I think I’ve done really well. The main thing is the team won and I can’t believe I’ve scored.”
The winger has been part of Scotland’s wider international set-up since March. He highlighted the impact of the squad environment in helping him settle quickly into senior football.
“Credit to the boys because they’ve all been brilliant with me since I came in March,” he said.
“I feel more confident being here and being myself. You can see it in the pitch. I’m just so confident now.”
Findlay Curtis set for Ibrox return
Curtis’ goal comes at the end of a breakout period that has significantly strengthened his case for a first-team role at Rangers under head coach Danny Rohl.
The teenager is expected to remain at Ibrox this summer after a productive loan spell at Kilmarnock last season, where he scored five goals in 14 appearances and played a key role in their Premiership survival push.
That experience, he believes, was essential to his development.
“I just love playing football,” he said previously.
“As a young kid, you want to go out and express yourself against older boys and more serious people in the best league you can.”
Looking ahead
Now, however, the focus has shifted from loan development to internal assessment at Rangers. Curtis is expected to be integrated into Rohl’s first-team plans during pre-season, with the club keen to evaluate his progress in a senior environment at Ibrox rather than sanctioning another temporary move.
His international breakthrough has only strengthened that trajectory, with Curtis himself reflecting on how exposure at senior level has accelerated his confidence and readiness.
The winger is also part of Scotland’s squad for their upcoming training camp in Boston ahead of the World Cup, a milestone he admitted feels surreal.
“Can’t wait,” he said. “Hopefully I can come in and make an impact and do what a Scotland team has not done before.”
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Curtis’ emergence presents a timely decision point for Rangers. While interest has been reported, the current expectation is that he will remain in Glasgow and be assessed closely across the first half of the season. With January acting as a natural checkpoint for any reassessment of his long-term pathway.
For now, though, Curtis leaves his mark on the international stage with a moment he will not forget. And a growing sense that his next breakthrough could come at club level rather than away from it.
