Chris Sutton, the former Celtic striker, has praised Scotland coach Steve Clarke for handing maiden call-ups to several teenagers, including Motherwell midfielder Lennon Miller. Miller, who has been heavily linked with Celtic, has impressed Sutton with his performances for Motherwell, and the former striker believes he will go on to have a “great career.”
The international break has come at a good time for Celtic, who suffered a defeat to Rangers in the Glasgow derby over the weekend. The loss highlighted the need for Celtic to strengthen their midfield, and Miller has been touted as a potential solution.
Sutton, who was speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, noted that Miller’s call-up to the Scotland senior team was “quite exciting” and a testament to his impressive performances for Motherwell. “There are a couple of really interesting picks – Lennon Miller, a player who has actually been heavily linked with Celtic, the Motherwell midfielder,” said Sutton.
” Giving him his first call-up. I think that’s quite exciting. I think Lennon Miller has been on the radar for a while. I used to play against his dad, who was a decent player, but Lennon Miller has impressed for a while now.”
Sutton believes that Miller’s experience playing for Motherwell has been invaluable in his development as a player. “I think it has been good, in terms of his upbringing in the game and getting games under his belt at Motherwell,” said Sutton.
“There is always a time when sometimes players, who are that young, move too early. Whether it is down south or to Celtic and Rangers, then they are benched and what have you. I don’t know how many games he has played, but he has got good experience for someone so young.”
Miller’s statistics for Motherwell this season are impressive, with the midfielder earning a rating of over seven from WhoScored. His performances have caught the attention of several clubs, including Celtic, who are rumored to be interested in signing him.
Sutton believes that Miller would be a great addition to Celtic’s midfield, but notes that the club must be careful not to rush him into the first team. “I think he will go on to have a great career,” said Sutton.
“It’s looking more and more likely that Miller will head for the exit door, it’s just a case of where because there is interest around Europe. Look what Celtic did with McCowan when he arrived from Dundee. These types of deals work and the powers that be should push for it.”
Celtic’s manager, Brendan Rodgers, has been praised for his ability to develop young players, and Sutton believes that Miller would thrive under his guidance. “For a Motherwell side that has also changed manager this season, Miller has held his own in the middle of the park and earned himself a rating of over seven by WhoScored,” said Sutton.
“I think he would be a great addition to Celtic’s midfield, but the club must be careful not to rush him into the first team. He needs to be given time to develop and adjust to the demands of playing for a big club like Celtic.”
In conclusion, Lennon Miller is a talented young midfielder who has caught the attention of several clubs, including Celtic. His performances for Motherwell have been impressive, and he has earned a call-up to the Scotland senior team.
Chris Sutton believes that Miller will go on to have a “great career” and would be a great addition to Celtic’s midfield. However, the club must be careful not to rush him into the first team and give him time to develop and adjust to the demands of playing for a big club like Celtic.
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