Rangers striker Chermiti determined to blow away Scotland

Youssef Chermiti is aiming to fire Portugal to victory over Scotland <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Youssef Chermiti is aiming to fire Portugal to victory over Scotland (Image: PA)
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Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti is determined to blow away Scotland tonight when he plays for Portugal under 21s.

The Ibrox hitman netted for his country in their last game in Azerbaijan and will line up for the Portuguese against the Scots in Estoril.

But he knows he will be in for a tough test.

He said: "I'm looking forward to playing against Scotland because there will be players from my league I know.

"We have shown our quality throughout the qualification campaign and we expect to continue this against Scotland.


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"But we have to be humble, we can't think the game will be easy and that the opponent is coming here to make it easy. The coaching staff has always told us to give our best. We won't underestimate Scotland.

"Scotland will go all-out for a win, but we will be ready.

"The most important thing is to have patience in games. Games are 90 minutes long, and it doesn't matter if we score in the first or second half. As long as we win, that's what matters.

"We expect a good atmosphere in Estoril, just as we have always experienced when we play at home. It's always good to play in Portugal."

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