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Celtic’s Ryan Christie raves about James Forrest

Ryan Christie of Celtic celebrates with team mate Kieran Tierney after scoring his team's third goal during the Betfred Scottish League Cup Semi Fi...
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Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie and James Forrest have both been in fine form this season.

Ryan Christie of Celtic reacts during the Pre Season Friendly match between Celtic and Leicester City at Celtic Park Stadium on July 23, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Celtic’s Ryan Christie has told the Glasgow Evening Times that James Forrest is one of the best players he has ever featured alongside.

Forrest scored two goals for Scotland against Albania to keep up his outstanding form in recent weeks.

The winger has hit seven goals in his last seven matches for Celtic, and is becoming an increasingly big threat for Brendan Rodgers’ side.

And Christie says that everybody is starting to see the amount of talent that his Parkhead teammate does have now.

“James is one of the best players I have ever played with,” Christie said.

“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.

James Forrest of Celtic reacts during the Scottish Premier League match between Celtic and Ranger at Celtic Park on December 30, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

“What more could you want? Look at has touch for his second goal the other night. It was sensational, incredible.”

Scotland’s 4-0 victory over Albania was their finest result in a long time, and their performance was impressive.

Both Christie and Forrest impressed, as the Celtic men helped their nation to a comfortable victory.

Scotland still have one match to play over the international break, when they take on Israel on Tuesday.

Celtic then return to action at the weekend, when they take on Hamilton, with Forrest almost certain to be given a starting spot by Rodgers.

James Forrest of Celtic in action during the UEFA Champions League Qualifier between Celtic and AEK Athens at Celtic Park Stadium on August 8, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.