Celtic legend Kenny Dalglish has praised current Hoops captain Callum McGregor, calling him "inspirational".

The midfielder is one of only three players plying their trade in Scotland who has been selection for Steve Clarke's squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 fixtures against Cyprus and Spain.

Dalglish feels McGregor has grown into the role as a leader at the Parkhead club and hopes he will be able to display the same qualities in the upcoming national team matches.

Writing in the Sunday Post, he said: "At club level, the Celtic midfielder has been inspirational for a long number of years.

"However, the 29-year-old has been particularly brilliant since he took over the captain’s armband.

"Scott Brown left big boots to fill, but Callum has managed to do so with the minimum of fuss.

"The standards he has set have been superb, with his dedication to club and country something that others should take note of.

"He is a talented and intelligent footballer, and a ferocious competitor. Steve Clarke will look to him to show the same level of leadership, on and off the park, in the forthcoming Nations League double header against Cyprus and Spain.

"I’m sure that the rest of the Scotland squad will feel privileged to play alongside Callum. He will make them better players and better professionals.

"Callum will be one of the first names on Steve’s team-sheet at the weekend, and I can see him dominating the middle of the park and leading us to an important victory.

"It remains to be seen who is alongside him. Scott McTominay, Ryan Jack and Billy Gilmour will all be in contention."

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Meanwhile, ex-Celtic youth prospect Ben Doak has been named one of the best young players in the world after he was featured on Goal's NXGN list.

The Liverpool winger, who joined the Merseyside club last year, has made five first-team appearances for Jurgen Klopp's men as his star continues to grow.

Previous winners of the NXGN award include Barcelona's Ansu Fati and England international Jude Bellingham.

The list is made up of players born from 2004 onwards and includes players such as Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho.

Doak has also featured for Scotland's U21s, however, he was ruled out of Scot Gemmill's most recent squad after suffering a head knock during a UEFA Youth League fixture against Sporting Lisbon.

Doak's condition is currently being closely monitored by the Liverpool medical team.