Midfielder Kenny McLean is adamant that the younger players in the Scotland squad aren't just for the future, but are "the present".

McLean set up Findlay Curtis for the leveller in the 4-1 win over Curacao at Hampden - the Rangers player first goal for his country.

Another 19-year-old, Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher, came on his his debut at half time. And Luke Graham of Dundee, Dunfermline Athletic's Andy Tod and Hearts goalkeeper Liam McFarlane have trained with the squad this week.

"People speak about the future, but a lot of these young lads are the present," McLean said.

"We've had a few in with us with this week and I've been so, so impressed. Honestly, we're in good hands going forward, I'm sure of that.

"These lads can definitely make a difference for us present, and they've got a really good future ahead of them in a Scotland shirt."

McLean admits he wasn't overly invested in the World Cup when he was growing up, because Scotland were not there. However, he is hoping the squad of 2026 will provide a generation with memories this summer.

"I'm sure the whole country is going to be invested over the next month or so - hopefully longer - and we can give them some memories going forward," he said.

"It's something for everybody to get excited about. Six months we've been waiting on it, so it's finally here and just desperate to get over there now."