Daniel Monteith follows in legends footsteps
![Living legend...Juventus and Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo](https://www.glasgowworld.com/webimg/legacy_elm_34837826.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
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For Biggar High pupil Daniel (12), of Millands Road, is playing as a striker for Tynecastle FC under-13s in the world’s biggest youth football tournament, the Gothia Cup, in Sweden from July 14 to 19.
His dad John said: “Great players like Shearer, Pirlo and Alonso starred at this tournament when they were just starting out in their football careers.
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Hide Ad“It will be a great chance for Daniel to impress any watching scouts.
![Just starting out...Daniel Monteith](https://www.glasgowworld.comwebimg/legacy_elm_34860103.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
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“His strengths are that he works very hard and he is a great team player.
“He has a long way to go, but his ultimate ambition is to turn professional.”
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