Celtic's teenage defender Kieran Tierney is glad to have developed into a 90-minute man.
The 18-year-old left-back has earned rave reviews since ousting Honduras international Emilio Izaguirre this season.
However, Tierney, a product of the Hoops' academy, insists he does not yet feel established and is simply happy at being still on the pitch when the final whistle blows.
"I've played seven 90 minutes in a row now so I'm delighted with that," he said, ahead of the visit of Dundee in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Wednesday night.
"At the start of the season I was getting to 70, 75 minutes and was having to come off because I was tired, but I'm getting used to it.
"I don't know when I'll ever feel like that (first-team regular). Just now I still feel like a young boy. I don't think it's a bad thing.
"It means I still need to work hard in training and work my hardest to get picked at the weekend.
"It has been great for me. Every young boy's dream is to play first-team football and I've been playing for weeks on weeks now so hopefully it continues.
"At the start of the season I don't think anyone would have thought I would have played 20-odd games.
"The season before it was Callum McGregor. He got a great run of games and that gave hope to us. I've just tried to work my hardest and now I've had a run."
Tierney''s last appearances for Celtic was in the 1-1 draw against Hamilton at New Douglas Park last Friday night.
Second-placed Aberdeen's 1-1 draw with St Johnstone the following day meant the Hoops remain six points clear at the top of the table.
Tierney is looking to get back to winning ways against sixth-placed Dundee, who are unbeaten in seven, four of which are in the league.
"We were disappointed we didn't get three points against Hamilton," he said.
"We had chances, of course, but Aberdeen slipped up. We need to concentrate on ourselves but if the team below you slips up it's only positive for you.
"We're looking forward to getting back to winning ways. We'll work hard and hopefully we can.
"Dundee will be a tough team to beat. They'll come prepared and they're a good, organised team so they'll be hard to break down.
"They have a few dangers up front and on the right wing as well. If I'm playing left-back then I'll have a lot to do."
Meanwhile, Tom Rogic insists he wants to extend his current contract which runs out at the end of next season.
The 23-year-old Australia midfielder told Celtic's official website: "I know there was a story suggesting that I want to leave Celtic. This is simply not the case at all.
"I am really enjoying my time at Celtic and I am proud to be part of such a great football club.
"I want to extend my contract with Celtic. I am speaking to the club just now and hopefully this will be agreed very soon."
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