Kieran Tierney has revealed he received a "lovely text" from Celtic team-mate Kasper Schmeichel after denting the Denmark goalkeeper's World Cup dream with a stunning goal.

SCOTLAND hero Kieran Tierney conceded it was “mental” to hear the Prime Minister give him a shout-out in the House of Commons. Tierney scored the goal that sent Scotland to the World

It was a night to remember for our Scottish Celts as Kieran Tierney and Anthony Ralston as they joined their fellow Scottish squad members in celebrating a historic result at Hampden last night.Not

The Celtic full-back had to settle for a place on the bench for the Tartan Army's decisive World Cup qualifier against Denmark at Hampden Park and had to wait until the 72nd minute to enter the fray. Thankfully, he found the time to make his mark.

On Wednesday, the Arsenal-supporting Labour leader took the time to congratulate the national side on their dramatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup and name-dropped ex-Gunner Tierney for his stunning stoppage time strike that sent Scotland on the way to a 4-2 victory over Denmark.

Kieran Tierney celebrates with Steve Clarke during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Scotland and Denmark at Hampden Park on November 18, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Speaking via Sky Sports, the Hoops left-back said: “It was surreal. I’ve never really scored a goal as important as that.

A pair of extra-time goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean gave Scotland a 4-2 win over Denmark on the last day of UEFA qualifying and a spot in the World Cup for the first time since 1998.