SCOT GEMMILL says it is finally time for Jack Harper to do his talking on the pitch.

The Malaga attacker, who made the headlines after coming through the ranks at Real Madrid, makes his Scotland under-21 debut against Estonia tomorrow in Paisley.

Gemmill gave Harper, who was brought up in Spain, the nod as he has been in top form for Malaga’s reserve side Atletico Malagueno, who compete in the Spanish fourth tier.  

“When you are a Scotsman playing for a massive club, it is a big story,” said Gemmill of Harper’s time in Madrid. “He did get a lot of media attention. 

“I know he is much more keen for his football do the talking now – and that sounds good to me.” 

Harper, who had an ill-fated six-month spell at Brighton, has scored 11 goals in 11 games for Malagueno, helping them to the top of their league.

His form prompted Gemmill to make a trip to southern Spain to run the rule over the striker. 

“Since going back to Malaga in January, he has been in such good form,” explained Gemmill. “I was impressed, and pleased with everything he said. 

“I’m sure being back with his family in a place he is familiar with will help. Just judging him on performances, it shows me he is doing something correct.” 

With 10 uncapped players in the squad for The Paisley 2021 Stadium clash, Gemmill seeks to lay the foundations for a successful under-21 European Championships qualification campaign, which kicks off in September with clashes against Holland and England.