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Graeme Young

Tomoki Iwata Celtic debut rated as Ange moves to hail another key man for Morton thrills

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou believes debutant Tomoki Iwata has plenty more in the tank after his ice-cool debut in the 5-0 thumping over Morton.

The 25-year-old J-League player of the year came on for captain Callum McGregor at the break with his side four to the good in the Scottish Cup tie against the Championship side. And Iwata - vocal about favouring playing as a No.6 - slotted into the position which the skipper occupies. And Postecoglou is certain the former Yokohama Marinos man will continue to grow into life at his new club in the coming months.

Speaking to BBC, he said: "Yeah, he was good, what I expected. I know Tomoki well, he's still nowhere near the fitness level he wants to get to With him, and Sead Haksabanovic as well, who has missed a fair bit of football. I thought they both did well."

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