Tyler Fletcher scores impossible goal for Scotland U21 in 5-2 thumping

Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher was in action for Scotland on Wednesday night in a vital 5-2 win for the young Tartan Army.

While Tyler Fletcher is in a weird place at Manchester United, he remains a key prospect and talent within the Scottish ranks as he vies to add to his two senior caps. Back with the U21s for this international break after his World Cup experience, Fletcher will have been tasked with proving he deserves a return to the senior ranks.

This international break has now seen Scotland U21 face Azerbaijan, picking up a 5-2 win in which Fletcher got his name on the scoresheet from central midfield. It was an impressive finish from the 19-year-old.

Tyler Fletcher’s tidy goal for Scotland U21

Fletcher started against Azerbaijan in central midfield, and while Scotland won’t qualify for the U21 European Championships as they can’t mathematically finish in the top two, this performance was really promising.

United’s reserve player of the season from 2025/26 was among the standouts as he dominated the midfield battle for his nation and also got on the scoresheet himself.

Fletcher made it 4-1 to Scotland in the 60th minute as he slotted home from an impossible angle. Having played a one-two using a burst of speed to get into the box, the ball fell to Fletcher from a tight angle after the goalkeeper and his Scotland teammate collided. He finished really well despite Azerbaijan having defenders back.

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“From the tightest of angles”, Scotland’s TikTok wrote about Fletcher’s goal, and it really was impressive for that reason as he showcased composure and also elite finishing.

This goal will hopefully act as a momentum builder for Fletcher to kick on this season after a slow start, which has seen a backwards step taken from last season. Scotland U21 play Bulgaria in the final qualifier next week, and Fletcher will be keen to catch the eye in that one.

Next, Fletcher will be eager to play himself into a position at United where he is either getting a loan in January, which would be key for his development, or earn more senior minutes under Michael Carrick.