Why Alistair Johnston’s latest ‘experience’ with Canada gives Celtic hero two reasons to celebrate

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The international break still gives Celtic fans some interest as their heroes head all over the world to represent their country.

Celtic has 13 players on November international duty and the fans are already keeping tabs on how they are getting on.

Earlier this morning 67 Hail Hail discussed how Celtic winger Luis Palma impressed for Honduras after netting a double to sink Mexico.

Young Celtic midfielder Arne Engels was capped by Belgium again but suffered disappointment after the defeat to Italy on Thursday night.

And now, it’s the turn of Alistair Johnston as the Hoops fullback earned his 50th cap for Canada last night in the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final first leg against Suriname.

Celtic’s Alistair Johnston ‘wouldn’t have it any other way’ after reaching Canada milestone

Alistair Johnston made another appearance for Canada in their CONCACAF Nations League win against Suriname last night.

The Celtic defender earned his 50th cap for the Canadians as Johnston continues his impressive form for not only club, but also country.

And taking to social media channel X, the Hoops fullback explains why he ‘wouldn’t have it any other way’ after reaching the international milestone.

The second reason that Johnston has to celebrate is that this result gives Canada a great chance to progress to the semi-final of the Nations League after being knocked out by Jamaica at the same stage last season.

Celtic’s Alistair Johnston’s solid performance in an alien role for Canada

Alistair Johnston was solid once again for Canada as he performed out of his skin in a role for his country he has never played for Celtic.

Jesse Marsch deployed a 5-3-2 system in which Johnston played the right-hand side of a back three with Mohamed Ahmed playing the wing-back role.

But despite that, the Celtic defender put in a solid performance as he was rated 7.2 by ratings site Fotmob.

Johnston won two duels, made six ball recoveries and three defensive actions as he helped Canada keep a clean sheet against Suriname.

The Celtic hero also had a passing accuracy of 87% with six of his eight long-balls reaching a Canadian teammate.

Johnston also created one chance as he tried to break down a stubborn defence in the crucial away win.

The Celtic defender will face the Surinamese on Wednesday where Johnston will be hoping to progress to the semi-final of the competition.