Dundee United youngster helps Scotland to 6-0 demolition of Malta

Dundee United forward Rory MacLeod shone for Scotland U17s as they swept aside Malta in Ta’ Qali.

MacLeod, 16, was named in Brian McLaughlin’s starting line-up as the Tartan Teens kicked off their UEFA Qualifying Round campaign on Wednesday.

And he was part of a handsome triumph.

Hibs’ Rudi Allan-Molotnikov gave the visitors a half-time lead before Scotland went goal crazy after the interval.

Jacob MacIntyre and Rory Wilson both bagged braces, while Bobby McLuckie also found the net, settling a one-sided affair as the Maltese kids were hit for six.

MacLeod has already made three senior appearances for the Tangerines, even rattling the post in a 1-1 draw against Celtic last season.

The precocious front-man became Dundee United’s youngest ever player when he made his debut at the age of just 16 years and six days against Motherwell in February.