TOM ROGIC has been urged to reject any big money moves into the English Premier League and stay at Celtic, by Australia boss Ange Postecoglou, writes Mark Walker.

The Socceroo midfielder has been in outstanding form for the Parkhead side and has thrived under Brendan Rodgers.

He's been linked with eventually moving down south to England to join a big club.

However, Australia boss Postecoglou reckons the 24-yeae-old shouldn't be in any rush and can continue to improve in Scottish football.

He said: "I think the key for Tommy is that he just keeps progressing.

"He’s happy at Celtic. Celtic are a big club, they play in the Champions League this year, they’re doing really well in their domestic league, so they’re likely to play Champions League next year as well.

"So if that continues and he continues progressing, we’re in no real hurry for him. I think people forget this has been his first real season of any real consistent play.

"I think next year will be a big year for Tommy in both club football and the international front and I think he’s ready for it."

And he's defended Rogic amid criticism over his fitness since he often gets subbed.

He said: "We’ve given him some hard tests this year in some pretty tough conditions. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing, but for us it was necessary for him to experience that so he can be ready for what’s ahead.

"He’s getting there. I think two out of the last three games for Celtic he’s played 90 minutes. It’s just sometimes Tommy is a very offensive player and sometimes in a game he needs to be taken off because the manager needs more a defensive style.

"But in terms of national team we’ve got no issue with him playing the full 90 minutes. With Tommy the more games he plays the better he gets."