Celtic star Kieran Tierney was in action for Scotland on Friday night as they came out on top against North Macedonia. The full-back has had a busy time of late, playing week in, week out during a relentless Celtic schedule.
Celtic have played mid-week every week since the last international break, cramming in seven games, and Tierney has barely missed a beat. It's an impressive load for Tierney to manage given his injury history, and there is no break for him during this international window.
Tierney played a full 90 minutes as the Tartan Army defeated North Macedonia in the Nations League, with John McGinn scoring both goals.
The Scotsman gave Tierney a 7/10 for his performance, reasoning: "The Celtic wing-back played on the left of a three and showed good composure, covering diligently for Robertson. He headed over on 22 minutes. A good display."
Elsewhere, the Daily Record gave him a 6.10, reasoning: "Comfortable in the left centre back role, using the ball well to build from the back and popped up in the opposite box with a headed chance."
It was a solid performance from Tierney on a good night for Scotland, and it's one that keep them in with a chance of reaching the promotion playoffs due to Slovenia drawing with leaders Switzerland. But it remains unlikely due to Scotland now needing to beat leaders Switzerland while hoping Slovenia fail to win against bottom side North Macedonia.
That's going to be a big ask, but Scotland are at least safe from the relegation playoff, with North Macedonia now locked in as the bottom team.
It's a quick turnaround for Tierney and co, who now head to Switzerland for the final game of their Nations League campaign, barring an unlikely playoff spot. Scotland return to action on Monday night.
On the plus side, Tierney will have five days to recover before Celtic's clash with St Mirren next weekend.
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