The Celtic defender has the talent and the versatility to be a hit with the Bhoys’ senior side.
Celtic have a number of exciting young players coming through the ranks right now, and some of them will be hoping to make it a second Scottish Youth Cup triumph in three years when the young Hoops take on their Rangers counterparts on Wednesday evening.
Among the players likely to be on show is stand-in captain Sam Wardrop, and it will be interesting to see if an inspired performance from the 19-year-old could lead to a breakthrough with the Bhoys’ senior side.
Wardrop is a defender for all occasions, able to operate anywhere across the back line or as a defensive midfielder if required.
That versatility marks him out as one to watch, but he has had to wait patiently for a first-team bow and Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is likely to be paying close attention later this week.
Celtic are on course for an historic treble but next year could see more teenage prospects stake a claim, especially if they impress during pre-season training.
Wardrop will be hoping a captain’s performance this week gets him noticed, and that next season he kicks on and moves away from Youth Cup football after some stellar campaigns.
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