ANTHONY RALSTON reckons a first Toulon tournament semi-final for Scotland in 22 years would cap off an amazing few weeks for the Celtic right-back following on from his first start under Brendan Rodgers.

The young Scots, fresh from victory over Brazil for the first time at any level on Saturday, face the Asian minnows Indonesia today in Vitrolles.

Intriguingly, in this of all weeks, a win for Scotland could clinch a best runners-up spot that would seal a semi-final place . . . almost certainly against England on Thursday.

Ralston says that would be the icing on an incredible few weeks. He made his first start for Rodgers’ all-conquering side against St Johnstone last month and followed that up by helping Scot Gemmill’s side deservedly beat the Brazilians in France.

Ralston said: “It’s been the stuff of dreams for me after my first Celtic start and then beating Brazil. I’ve been a Celtic fan all my life along with my family so that was amazing. We were buzzing after the Brazil game. We’re the first Scottish team to achieve that and now we have to move on. 

“All the experiences I’ve had throughout the year with Celtic and away in tournament football prepared me for coming up against the quality players Brazil had. It showed on Saturday and the same for the rest of the boys who have had similar first team experiences. We all went out with the attitude that it was 11 v 11 and not think of them as Brazil and we went out and had a go.”

Ralston is highly rated at Parkhead and was thrust into the spotlight by Rodgers who threw him into the first team and then praised his maturity after the game.

He said: “The gaffer has been outstanding since he came in. He’s changed me as a player and he’s given me a great deal of confidence. 

“We’ve just gone through the season unbeaten for the full season, which is remarkable. He’s a great man-manager as well.”

Meanwhile, Gemmill – who has a doubt over ankle knock victim Oliver Burke – has warned his youngsters to treat Indonesia tonight like they are Brazil.