KT on kind text both he and Ralston received from Kasper | OneFootball

Kieran Tierney has revealed the thoughtful message Kasper Schmeichel sent to himself and Anthony Ralston after Scotland’s 4–2 victory over Denmark….

Anthony Ralston. Dundee v Celtic. 19 October 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Tierney netted the decisive goal that secured his country’s qualification for next summer’s World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada.

However, by scoring, the Hoops defender also sent his Celtic teammate’s national team side into the play-offs, as Brian Riemer’s men dropped five points in their final two qualifying matches.

Despite Denmark being consigned to March’s playoffs where they will face North Macedonia in the semi’s-final, Tierney explained the thoughtful message Schmeichel sent to both him and Ralston after the match.

Speaking via Sky Sports, he said: “He actually sent me a lovely text after the game. Within an hour or so, he texted me and Ralston, so it just shows you the professional that he is as well. I said it after the game as well. Somebody’s got to lose, and in the last few years or however many years, it’s usually been Scotland in a game like that.”

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)

“So for us to have the fortune on our side and the moments on our side that night, it was really special, but obviously, it’s a shame for Kasper and his team as well.”

Questioned whether he will be using next summer’s tournament as motivation to make sure he’s on the plane, KT responded: “We’ve got plenty of big games and a cup final coming up. But of course, it’s a massive thing that people will be looking for at the end of the season.”

“But before then, there’s another camp in March, and even before that, there’s probably 30 games before March. So, there’s a lot to focus on in the now before thinking too far ahead.”

Tierney and Schmeichel are set to start this evening for Celtic as the Hoops travel to face St Mirren in Paisley.

Conor Spence

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