Scotland’s win against Denmark has gotten plenty of people talking.
Even the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, it seems.
Celtic hero Kieran Tierney wrote his name into the history books with his incredible 93rd-minute winner which sent Scotland to their first World Cup since 1998.
The goal was followed up by the small matter of Kenny McLean scoring from his own half. A nice cherry on top, that.
At the House of Commons on Wednesday, Keir Starmer paid tribute to Tierney in particular, after what was a historic day for the country.
Keir Starmer pays tribute to Celtic hero Kieran Tierney
Steve Clarke and his players will never have to buy a pint again after being the first team in a generation to make the biggest tournament in football.
Given where Scotland were when Clarke took over, he really has turned water into wine.
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Clarke didn’t get a mention from Starmer on Wednesday though – Tierney did.
This is due to Starmer being a lifelong Arsenal fan – he described the Hoops man as a fan favourite during his time at the Gunners.
He said: “Mr Speaker, let me start by congratulating Scotland on their magnificent victory last night, qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
“Mr Speaker, they qualified with fantastic goals, including a cracker from former Arsenal player Kieran Tierney. He was always a great favourite with the fans.”
Scotland’s last appearance at a World Cup was eight prime ministers ago. Back then, Starmer was on the executive committee for the Haldane Society of Socialist Lawyers.
This will be hundreds of thousands of fans’ first chance to see their country at the biggest stage of all.
Kieran Tierney’s Scotland career
Tierney has made 52 caps for Scotland in his career, making his debut as an 18-year-old against Denmark at Hampden, in an incredible coincidence.
In his early Scotland career, he was used as a right-back by Gordon Strachan in order to accommodate Andy Robertson. He captained his country aged just 20, playing as a centre-back under the interim management of Malky Mackay.
Tierney has had some outstanding performances in the Steve Clarke era, but missed out on games against the Czech Republic and Hungary, at Euros 2020 and 2024 respectively, through injury.
He also missed Scotland’s last chance to qualify for the World Cup in a play-off against Ukraine at Hampden. It really is a wonderful story that he scored to help them finally achieve it this time.
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