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Aidan Macdonald

Michael Stewart tips James Forrest for Euro 2024 Scotland call-up

Celtic winger James Forrest has been tipped for a Scotland call-up at Euro 2024 by pundit Michael Stewart.

The 32-year-old came off the bench in the recent 3-1 victory over St Johnstone to score his second goal of the season.

And Stewart feels the forward should be in Steve Clarke's plans for Germany next summer.

Speaking on BBC Sportscene, he said: "Well, when Steve Clarke came in, he (Forrest) was the go-to man. 

"He was a very important player, and do you know what, it wouldn’t be the most ridiculous shout James Forrest sneaking into the squad.”

Meanwhile, Brendan Rodgers provided an update on Cameron Carter-Vickers after the defender was substituted at half time during the victory over Hibernian.

The Scottish champions ran out 4-1 winners against Nick Montgomery's men at Parkhead thanks to a double from Oh Hyeon-gyu, a header from Matt O'Riley and Luis Palma converting from the penalty spot.

One negative for the hosts was the withdrawal of the USA international during the break, however, Rodgers reassured fans that it was just a precaution.

Speaking to Celtic TV, he said: "Cam just felt his hamstring so we did not want to take any risks. He has not pulled it but he just felt it a bit tight."

"It is probably due to the accumulation of games and it [centre-back] is the one position we have not changed around too much because the continuity is very important.

"We just took him off as a precaution."

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