Scottish FA performance director Malky Mackay has tipped Rangers starlet Kai Kennedy for the top.
The 17-year-old dazzled as Scotland claimed top spot ahead of Germany in their qualification group during the international week.
He claimed two assists in a comfortable 2-0 triumph over Andorra, teeing up Jamie Hamilton and Jack Burroughs.
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Kennedy followed that up by striking the base of the post and turning in an all-action showing in a stunning 1-0 triumph over the Germans at Firhill on Tuesday night.
The flying winger is highly-rated by Gers chiefs - and Mackay insists the excitement is shared by the coaches at Hampden.
Mackay lauded: “I thought Kai got more and more confident s the second half went on against Germany.
“As Billy [Stark] said, Kai Kennedy, Dapo [Mebude] and Josh McPake showed real belief.
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“He did really well to buy the foul for his free-kick in the second half and the shot was very well executed, just hitting the post with the keeper maybe getting a wee touch on it.
“Technically, he is very good. He did very well for us over in Turkey last month with Billy’s under-18s team that beat Paraguay.
“We have high hopes for him and I’m sure Rangers have high hopes for him.”
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