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Patrick Roberts says he is looking to establish himself as a regular starter for
Celtic after bagging a double in his side's 3-1 win over
Hearts.
The 19-year-old, in only his second start for the
Hoops, helped set up
Gary Mackay-Steven to cancel out
Jamie Walker's opener before grabbing his first senior goals to seal a vital win for the
Glasgow giants.
Expectations are high of the on-loan
Manchester City winger but manager
Ronny Deila has used him sparingly since his arrival in Glasgow during the
January transfer window.
Despite Deila admitting that it would be hard to leave the
England under-19 star out of his side following his impressive display against Hearts,
Roberts knows he can nothing for granted ahead of Tuesday's clash with
Dundee at
Dens Park.
"The manager knows what I can do and I always do my best whenever I am on the pitch. I trust his judgement," Roberts said.
"He picks the team and I have to do whatever I have to do. It is a challenge for everyone.
Everyone wants to play in the team and be involved.
"I always enjoy playing football whenever I am out on the field, whether it’s for the first-team or the
Development Squad, so when I get the opportunity
I’ve always got to do my best and that’s what I do every game.
"You wouldn't be here if you didn't want to do that, so yes, everyone is competing but it is healthy and good for the club and we are pushing in the right direction.
"It was a very good three points against Hearts. My first and second goals - it was a good feeling, especially in front of all those fans.
"
Fans are who you play for.
Without them, you would be nothing.
"It is joy to play in front of them and score goals for them and I will try to carry on doing that."
Aberdeen closed the gap on the Hoops at the top of the table to four points following their 3-0 win over
Hamilton on Sunday but the Glasgow giants can restore their seven
point advantage if they win their game in hand against Dundee.
Elsewhere in the
Scottish Premiership,
Inverness Caledonian Thistle will attempt to keep their slender hopes of a top six finish alive when they take on Hearts at the
Caledonian Stadium.
Dundee United could close to within two points of
Kilmarnock at the bottom of the table if they can claim a victory over
Partick Thistle at
Firhill.
Meanwhile in the
Scottish Championship,
Rangers could secure the title, and promotion back to the top flight for the first time in four years, if they can defeat
Dumbarton at
Ibrox.
The fallen Glasgow giants looked on course to seal their return to the Scottish Premiership on Saturday until a stoppage time goal from
Harry Panayiotou earned
Raith Rovers a 3-3 draw and meant the champagne had to be put back on ice.
- published: 04 Apr 2016
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