Rangers Reserves pulled off an impressive comeback victory over Hibernian on Monday afternoon.
The Gers were 2-0 down after 10 minutes but came back to win 3-2, rendering the upcoming Old Firm tie a possible title decider.
It was Stephen Kelly who sealed the three points, with a superb late free-kick.
However, Glenn Middleton was the catalyst for the comeback.
The 19-year-old broke into the first team during the first half of the season and showed glimpses of real promise. However, he’s found it difficult to earn a place in 2019, making just two appearances so far, with both coming from the bench.
He’s been showing consistency for Graeme Murty’s Reserves, though.
He was knocking on Gerrard’s door with three goals in two games back in February and he scored a stoppage-time winner in the Glasgow Cup semi-final last week.
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This time, he contributed a brace to the cause.
One was a simple follow up and finish after a smart save from Hibs keeper Adam Bogdan. However, the other was a pearler of an effort.
Picking the ball up to the right of centre and around 25 yards from goal, he drove at his man and before unleashing an unstoppable curling effort with his left foot, into the top left corner.
It was a stunning moment of quality from the youngster.
The reaction was muted, though.
Sure, the strike will have been pleasing. Yet, having got a taste for performing at Ibrox, he’s a player who clearly wants to be doing this sort of thing on the big stage.
