Rangers Prospect Kyle Glasgow Earns Scotland Reward After Alloa Rise

Following his first taste of regular professional football, Rangers youngster Kyle Glasgow has subsequently earned a spot in Scotland's Under-21 squad. At just 16, the midfielder has started making an immediate impact at Alloa Athletic.

Glasgow will spend the whole season on loan in the third tier of Scottish football, and with the majority of the campaign still ahead, the 16-year-old has already scored three goals following 10 senior appearances for the League One side.

Nevertheless, the performances have convinced the new Under-21 head coach Tony Docherty that Glasgow is ready to take the next step in his international career. The displays in the third division hint at a level of maturity beyond his age group as he fights to hold his own against experienced professionals.

Docherty has called upon seven uncapped players for the side's upcoming clashes in September and October. The Scotland Under-21s face Azerbaijan at Rugby Park on 30 September and Bulgaria away on 6 October in the European Championship qualifiers.

The Under-21 gaffer recently spoke to the BBC and made it clear that his decision to include Glasgow wasn't solely based on future potential. He believes that the midfielder is already 'holding his own' in a senior environment.

Likewise, Rangers' decision to send the youngster on loan has borne fruit, as letting him spend another season with his age group would've limited his development. The goals in the third division are clearly carrying more weight than they would in academy football.

Glasgow played for both the Rangers' Under-17 and Under-19 sides last season, helping both to win their respective league titles. The decision to send the 16-year-old on loan to the Wasps was made in July, just months after he signed his first professional contract with the Gers.

The midfielder has also previously trained with the Light Blues' senior side. Nevertheless, a lack of playing time at Ibrox was a big problem for the development of the Kirkcaldy native. The pressure in the Scottish capital can be immense, and using an inexperienced 16-year-old for a senior game isn't always in the manager's plans.

Nevertheless, Alloa Athletic has proved to be the right place to push the youngster. However, despite his recent achievements, a full-fledged career with the Light Blues may still be a way off.

However, it would be ignorant to believe that the youngster isn't on the right path. His first steps in professional football have already started shaping him to meet the prerequisites at Ibrox.