Several Celtic players were in action for their respective countries on Thursday.
Liam Scales was one of the 13 Celtic players on international duty, and Brendan Rodgers will be absolutely thrilled by his efforts.
The Bhoys defender started for the Republic of Ireland and played the entire game in the 1-0 win against Finland.
Scales has made ten starts in the Scottish Premiership this season and has one goal to his name.
Celtic have been flying high in the league this season, and Scales has helped the Hoops to keep eight clean sheets so far.
The 26-year-old continued his impressive form for his country and delivered a masterclass performance.
Scales delivers defensive masterclass v Finland
The Irish defender is not someone who commits to making tackles. He makes 1.4 tackles and 4.4 ball recoveries per game.
Scales manages 91% passing accuracy and makes 5.1 clearances per game.
The defender made 12 clearances against Finland and blocked two efforts. He won six out of seven duels and only lost possession seven times during the game.
Rodgers should be thrilled by Scales display
The Celtic boss will be very pleased to find that both Scales and Auston Trusty are playing exceptionally well.
Cameron Carter-Vickers has become almost undroppable at Celtic Park, but these two defenders are forcing Rodgers to pick them in the starting eleven.
In the previous game against Motherwell, both Scales and Trusty started at the back, and the pair did really well, although Kasper Schmeichel grabbed all the headlines for his outstanding performance.
Rodgers will definitely welcome this selection headache. It also reflects how strong Celtic are at the moment and that all players are fighting for their places in the side.
Celtic will play Hearts away from home after the international break, followed by an important Champions League game against Club Brugge.
Rodgers will hope that Scales will continue his impressive form for the Bhoys.
