Hearts striker James Wilson scored twice and Udinese midfielder Lennon Miller was also on target as Scotland Under-21s cruised to an emphatic 4-0 friendly win over Ukraine at the Pinatar Arena.

Tony Docherty's side produced an impressive attacking display, with teenage Hearts forward Wilson grabbing a brace as the young Scots kicked off their two-match friendly schedule in Spain with a commanding victory.

Ex-Motherwell starlet Miller and Alfie Stewart were also on target to get their Spanish double-header off to the perfect start as preparations were stepped up for the next UEFA Under-21 Championship qualification campaign.

The clash in Murcia represented a changing of the guard and the beginning of a new chapter for Scotland, with former Dundee boss Docherty naming a refreshed squad following their third-place finish in the previous qualifying campaign, which saw the narrowly miss out on a play-off spot.

There was plenty for Docherty and his assistant Steven Naismith to take encouragement from, with several players making their debuts and seizing the opportunity to stake a claim for more regular involvement in the months ahead.

Among those already familiar with the senior set-up, Miller and Wilson brought valuable experience to the starting line-up, alongside Manchester United talent Tyler Fletcher, who was handed the captain's armband against Ukraine.

The result provided plenty of positives and an early glimpse of the direction Docherty wants to take his side. Attention now turns to Sunday's second friendly against the United States, also at the Pinatar Arena, where Scotland will look to build on their impressive opening performance.