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Curtis shines as revamped Scotland youth set-up begins

Scotland's under-21 squad kicked off a new era with a resounding five-goal victory over Azerbaijan, implementing a tactical blueprint overseen by newly appointed coaching figures. Findlay Curtis spearheaded the dominant performance, directly contributing to all five goals in a display that mirrored the senior team's strategic setup.

Head coach Tony Docherty and assistant Steven Naismith deployed the squad in a 3-4-2-1 formation, following structural changes initiated by chief football officer Craig Mulholland to align youth development with the senior side managed by Sebastien Pocognoli. Players including Tyler Fletcher, James Wilson, and Barney Stewart—who netted twice—executed aggressive pressing and attacking patterns designed to streamline the progression of young talent into the primary national team.

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