What Sir Alex Ferguson told Findlay Curtis after new Rangers hero's dream goal vs Panathinaikos
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FINDLAY CURTIS has told how his Champions League wonder strike got the Sir Alex Ferguson seal of approval.
The iconic former Manchester United boss was at Ibrox to watch his old club Rangers storm into a two-goal first leg lead against Panathinaikos.
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Findlay Curtis in action for Rangers against Panathinaikos
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The 18-year-old starlet stunned the crowd with his opening goal
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Sir Alex Ferguson was one of those who were delighted with the strike
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Curtis' dream opener - his first for his boyhood heroes - sent Gers on their way before super sub Djeidi Gassama sealed the win with a stunning second.
And last night 18-year-old rising star Curtis revealed Fergie was among the first to shake his hand at full-time.
The Gers ace smiled: 'He just congratulated me on my goal.
'Coming from a legend like him, I'll take it.
'Obviously, it's another dream come true, playing in the Champions League.'
In just his second start for Rangers, Curtis delivered a moment he'll cherish for the rest of his career.
Russell Martin's side had survived a string of near things before the youngster stunned the Greeks in Tuesday's crunch second round qualifier.
And while the victory has put Gers' in control of their own Champions League destiny, Curtis knows the tie is not over yet.
He beamed: 'I'm on top of the world.
'I've been here since I was six years old and I'm just delighted.
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'I'm still speechless, to be honest.
'I'm just absolutely delighted.
'Obviously, winning 2-0 and taking it over to Athens, even though it's just half way in the tie.
'We're looking forward to the next game.'
Curtis hopes to build on his heroics against Panathinaikos as he looks to cement a place in Martin's new-look Rangers side.
He added: 'I think it's just the way I am, just putting my damn hardest into this, into the game.
'It's just about working hard and giving what the fans want.
'The manager came to me at half-time and said, 'you're being positive, but just be more positive'.
'I think the goal says it all.
'I was more positive in the way I was taking the ball and the goal was exceptional.'
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