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The US Tour kicked off with a 4-0 rout of DC United in the early hours as Celtic laid down a marker ahead of the next two fixtures. In truth, the scoreline flattered the MLS side as Celtic could have, and should have, racked up more goals in the pre-season run-out that gave Brendan Rodgers the chance to take a good look at his squad ahead of the new Scottish Premiership season. Matt O’Riley (2), Mikey Johnston and James Forrest grabbed the Celtic goals as the experience in the side grabbed the headlines. But it was a Celtic academy youngster that blew Rodgers away and he believes he’ll become …

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