Anthony Ralston #24

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A slightly controversial pick for Scotland in the sense that he has recently and frequently been nudged into the position of third choice right back for Celtic. The player who has edged in front of him, Colby Donovan, is also Scottish. Steve Clarke’s persistence with Ralston is a nod to the continuity the manager insists upon within Scotland squads. A boyhood Celtic fan, Ralston’s career at the club was revived by Ange Postecoglou. He had been nicknamed the Bricklayer, the Brickie or the Holy Brickie by Celtic’s followers; a scenario Ralston took in good spirits. "The fans seem to love it, I find it funny and am happy to go along with it,” he said. “Some of the memes are a good laugh.”

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