Arne Engels savouring Celtic view from the top but warns against wandering eyes with Rangers in sight

Arne Enegls has heard Scotland is jam packed with stunning scenery but the Celtic midfielder has been too busy enjoying the
view from the top of the Premiership.

The Belgian playmaker feels settled in Glasgow and relishes his new life at Parkhead. Engels has been made to feel right at home and has jumped in and embraced Scottish life. But there’s been no time for sightseeing with the games coming thick and fast since his £11m arrival from Augsburg in the summer.

Engels said: “It’s been really nice. Everybody’s really nice and it’s an amazing country. So settling in has been easy for me. In the team, the boys are all fantastic guys. What do I like about Scotland? Just the people actually. Everybody’s so nice to each other. That makes me feel really welcome. Also there are some really beautiful places in Scotland and Glasgow is also nice. Have I seen a lot? Not really because we have so many games. And if it’s a rest day, I need to use it properly. But I’ve seen a few places and it has been really good.”

Engels had a spell out of the Celtic starting line up with boss Brendan Rodgers wanting to take the 21-year-old out of the firing line after a slight dip in form. It seemed to do the trick as he was restored to the side on Boxing Day and responded with a slick display as the Hoops brushed aside Motherwell in a 4-0 win to move 12 points clear at the top.

Engels notched a penalty opener before half time and the Belgium has become the go-to guy from the spot for Celts. It was a problem role last term with Celts struggling to slot from 12 yards at times.

But Engels has now buried four penalties – and converted another crucial one in the League Cup shootout win against Rangers. He said: “I’m confident in my shooting ability.