OLIVER BURKE dedicated his stunning Toulon Tournament double to his Scotland Under-21 teammates yesterday, as he prepares for today’s semi-final against England.

The West Brom ace has taken on the onus of leadership after being handed the captain’s armband by boss Scot Gemmill for the prestigious youth tournament.

And he has repaid his manager’s faith with two crucial strikes, first with the winner against hosts France before netting against South Korea after an incredible 70-yard sprint from inside his own half.

Burke’s displays have inspired the Scots to victories in both those matches plus a draw in their group opener with Togo which has been good enough to tee up a semi-final showdown with England today.

But the £15 million Baggies frontman insists he could not have done it without the efforts of his colleagues.

The 21-year-old said: “It’s nothing to do with having the armband, though it’s obviously a tremendous honour to captain your country. In my own way I just try to lead by doing.

“My name is attached to the two goals, but they’re for everyone in the team because over here everyone has played their part.

“Everyone has had minutes on the park and made a valuable contribution and that’s what has got us to the semi-final stage again. I’m proud of the boys and what we’ve managed to achieve.”

Burke appears to be finally living up to his potential in southern France. Having dropped back down to the under-21s, pundits have been quick to pick up on the fact he can cut a sullen figure at times, but Burke insists he is no moody blue.

“Playing for Scotland means everything to me. I’m always proud to pull on the shirt and I always will be, whether it’s been for the senior team or the under-21s.

“Just as it would mean a lot for us to give a good account of ourselves against England and, hopefully, reach the final. That’s the only thing on my mind right now.”