He’s gained the trust of Celtic’s manager this season. And he’s undoubtedly got the faith of the club’s support. But crucially for Liam Scales, he says defensive partner Cameron Carter-Vickers now also knows he can rely on him.
Their partnership at the heart of the Hoops’ rearguard is still in its infancy. But for large spells against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League in midweek, they looked like they’d been together for years.
Only Alvaro Morata’s header to make it 2-2 spoiled a near-perfect display from Scales and Carter-Vickers. They’re now Brendan Rodgers’ first-picks, which everyone knows is remarkable given where the Irishman has come from.
But there’s no inferiority complex from the 25-year-old next to his £6million side-kick. Scales now feels like he belongs beside Carter-Vickers in Celtic’s defence.