Ryan Christie has named James Forrest as one of the best players he’s every played with, after the two Celtic stand-outs shone for Scotland away to Albania this weekend.
Making his first start for the national team, Christie was superb throughout the 4-0 UEFA Nations League win, setting up the first goal of the night and putting the Tartan Army well on their way to victory.
Forrest scored two on the night, his first ever Scotland goals, and Christie was quick to praise him after the match.
As quoted by The Evening Times, he said:
James is one of the best players I have ever played with. I think people are starting to see it now as well.
I don’t know if he’s underrated or it’s just people have seen him for years. But he’s a great player. He can beat three or four players, he creates chances for others and he scores goals.
What more could you want? Look at has touch for his second goal the other night. It was sensational, incredible.
It’s great to hear how much joy Christie is taking from playing alongside his teammates and after a whirlwind few weeks for the player, who can blame him for being so happy?
He’s not only made his first Scotland start but won a place in Brendan Rodgers’ first-team and signed a new long-term contract at Celtic Park.
His emergence has been one of the most pleasing stories of the season so far and we can’t wait to see how he develops and continues to influence Celtic’s excellent form.
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