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Oliver Burke backs Scotland Under 21s to qualify for Euro 2019: 'We have a top team, we have talent all over the park'

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Oliver Burke says Scotland Under 21s can upset the odds and challenge for a place at Euro 2019.

Scott Gemmill's youngsters kicked-off their qualifying campaign with a surprise victory over Holland on Tuesday night.

Few gave the Scots a chance of pipping the Dutch and top seeds England to claim a place at the finals in Italy before that opening clash. But strikes from Burke and Stevie Mallan gave them a 2-0 win and the perfect start to their qualifying bid.

Oliver Burke says Scotland Under 21s can upset the odds and challenge for a Euro 2019 spot
Oliver Burke says Scotland Under 21s can upset the odds and challenge for a Euro 2019 spot
Scott Gemmill's youngsters kicked-off their qualifying campaign with victory over Holland
Scott Gemmill's youngsters kicked-off their qualifying campaign with victory over Holland

Now West Brom's new £15million signing reckons the confidence produced by that victory can act as a spingboard for his side.