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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Graeme McGarry

Matt O’Riley aiming to cap off Celtic rise with World Cup place – with a little help from Morten Wieghorst

Matt O'Riley played against Scotland this summer for Denmark's under-21 side.

WITH the greatest of respect to MK Dons, the rise of their former captain Matt O’Riley has been a remarkable one over the past six months or so. Not only has the young midfielder become an integral member of the Celtic squad, but he may well find himself at the World Cup come the end of the year.

It has been a lot for the 21-year-old to absorb, but he has managed to take it all in his stride, from proving he had what it takes to hold down a regular place in Ange Postecoglou’s team, helping them to win the Scottish Premiership, to embracing an opportunity he has been given to play international football with Denmark’s under-21 side.

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