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INTERVIEW: Weir insists Wilson has temperament and self confidence to cope in the Champions League

FOR all he has build up a reputation for preferring experience veterans over youthful aspirants, Walter Smith has got some previous when it comes to pitching young players in to vital Champions League matches.

During his first spell in charge at Ibrox, Smith handed European debuts to 19-year-old Scott Wilson and 20-year-old Greg Shields in a home match against Ajax.