Lanarkshire lads Kieran Tierney and Stephen O'Donnell earned high praise from fans on social media last night for their displays in Scotland's 2-2 draw with Austria.
From Tierney sparking attacks from left-back and running the show, to O'Donnell skinning Bayern Munich's David Alaba before assisting Grant Hanley's goal, there was plenty to admire about the pair's performances.
John McGinn may have stole the show with his spectacular late equaliser, but Arsenal star Tierney, who hails from Muirhouse, and Motherwell ace O'Donnell, from Wishaw, were among Scotland's standouts in a tricky first World Cup qualifier.
And it didn't go unnoticed online as fans heaped praise on the players, who were both given a full 90 minutes at Hampden.
Here's what fans had to say about former Celtic man Tierney:
Kieran Tierney’s an absolute warrior. What a player he’s always been, but he’s definitely went up a level this past year or so.
— Marc McArdle (@marcmcardle1) March 25, 2021
Kieran Tierney is the best left back in the world
— Reece (@ReeceWyllie13) March 25, 2021
Kieran Tierney is an absolute superstar, what a player
— Ben Hastie (@benhastie45x) March 25, 2021
I’d genuinely argue that Kieran Tierney could be considered the best at LB in the world right now. A pler who can do it all comfortably.... pic.twitter.com/JtSGnDwMtC
— JaySeeKay (@JaySeeKay4) March 25, 2021
And...one Arsenal fan in Zagreb reckons Tierney is a future leader...of the country...
When Kieran Tierney ends his long successful career at Arsenal, first thing after he retires he needs to run for president elections for Scotland. Leader. pic.twitter.com/DhTViiLH6l
— Bergkamp The Goat (@AFCmmatia) March 25, 2021
It's not often you'll see a Motherwell defender show a two-time Champions League winner a thing or two, but that's exactly what happened midway through the first half, when O'Donnell skinned Alaba - and fans loved it:
Stephen O’Donnell emptying his pockets tonight pic.twitter.com/xkgprsgLEe
— Tim Hof (@tim_hof99) March 25, 2021
Motherwell are currently storyboarding a documentary about Stephen O’Donnell having Alaba in his back pocket
— Stephen McLaren (@StephenMcLaren) March 25, 2021
What a lovely baw fae Stephen O'Donnell pic.twitter.com/FcIWB9jvbd
— PaisleySteelman (@PaisleySteelman) March 25, 2021
Holy hell that assist from Stephen O'Donnell was magnificent
— Danny (@calcio_danny) March 25, 2021
Stephen O'Donnell of Motherwell absolutely rinsing David Alaba of Bayern Munich pic.twitter.com/id827osgGW
— Chris Craig (@RevC92) March 25, 2021
It's Israel up next on Sunday, so more of the same please guys - hopefully with three points this time.
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