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Academy striker Findlay Curtis was delighted to make his Euro debut for Rangers in last night’s Europa League tie against Manchester United.
The 18-year-old, who enjoyed an impressive first-team bow in the 5-0 Scottish Cup win against Fraserburgh last weekend, was introduced on the hour at Old Trafford and was immensely proud to feature in such a high-profile fixture.
Cyriel Dessers had struck a terrific late equaliser for Philippe Clement’s men after an unfortunate Jack Butland own goal before United captain Bruno Fernandes broke Light Blue hearts with an injury-time winner.
Speaking to RangersTV after the match, Findlay said: “It was a dream come true obviously coming to play at Old Trafford.
“I was absolutely buzzing to make my European debut but it was a disappointing result.
“I was a surprise to play but I was told to do the same things I had done (against Fraserburgh) on Sunday and I did that.
“It’s the stuff of dreams to play here.
“It was an end-to-end game and we were disappointed to lose it at the end. Now we look to the Dundee Utd game.
“I didn’t think I would be where I am now to be fair, it’s down to hard work and I will keep on doing that.
“I’ll keep working hard and hopefully I can get a start soon.”
Young midfielder Bailey Rice was a half-time substitute at Old Trafford with fellow Academy graduate Ross McCausland also introduced at the break and defender Leon King also made a late appearance against Rubin Amorim’s side.
Liam Kelly, Mason Munn, Zak Lovelace, Zander Hutton and Paul Nsio were on the bench.
CLICK HERE to read an extended interview with Findlay, we spoke to him at the start of the season about his Rangers Academy journey
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