The two Celtic unsung heroes behind title charge as Greg Taylor names the team-mate who is 'cut above' in training

Greg Taylor reckons defensive duo Cameron Carter-Vickers and Carl Starfelt are unsung Celtic heroes.

The centre-backs have been a rock on which Ange Postecoglou ’s side have built their domestic success so far this term.

Along with keeper Joe Hart, the trio of new faces have been crucial in churning out strong performances as Celtic sit top of the Premiership with eight games to go.

Many of Postecoglou’s signings have been lauded for their outstanding contributions with attackers grabbing the majority of the headlines.

However, with just 18 goals conceded in 30 top-flight matches so far in this campaign, the backline is also playing its part.

Full-back Taylor said: “I would agree they have been unsung heroes. The two guys at the back have been really good. Not only in our defending but in the build-up phase, they’ve helped us a lot.

“It’s not easy to play the way the manager wants but they have taken to it no problem.

“They have collected a lot of clean sheets and hopefully that can continue for the rest of the season.

“We didn’t have a shot against us in the games with Hibs and St Mirren and that says it all.

“You look at Cameron and Carl, with Joe as well. But I know they’d say it starts with the strikers and wingers. All season the defenders have been grateful to these guys as they give themselves to the team in every game.

“They do a power of grafting and the manager has said if the front players can do that, they’ll reap the rewards with the goals and assists.

“It takes a lot of work so we are grateful to them.”

Carter-Vickers has become a Player of the Year contender and Taylor reckons the on-loan Spurs man lets his game do the talking.

He said: “Cameron has been outstanding on the pitch, while away from it