Ben Doak shines on first Scotland U21 start as Liverpool starlet grabs assist in Iceland defeat
dailyrecord.co.ukBen Doak produced a scintillating showing on his first start for Scotland under-21s. The Celtic academy product demonstrated exactly why he is so highly rated and is playing above the age group he is expected to be at on only his third cap for Scot Gemmill's side, despite being on the end of a 2-1 friendly defeat to Iceland in front of over 2000 fans at Fir Park.
Doak provided the assist for Motherwell youngster Max Johnston to break the deadlock on the half hour mark and was unlucky not to be on the score sheet himself during an impressive first half display.
He was denied twice by goalkeeper Adam Benediktsson after displaying the confidence to take several opposition players on and break into the box.The 17-year-old faded more in the second half as Iceland turned proceedings around with a Kristall Ingason double but he was still Scotland's main out ball as they looked to get back into the game through his skill, pace and tenacity.
Scotland went on to lose the clash but even after a nasty challenge on Doak, Gemmill opted to keep him on the pitch for the entire match - emphasising his importance to the team.
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