Rogic at centre of class act by Celtic

SOCCEROO Tom Rogic has helped Celtic achieve what no side has been able to do this season: stop Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

Rogic (right) laid off an assist and was a key player in a spirited Celtic side that drew 3-3 with City in their European Champions League game in Glasgow yesterday.

Rogic’s showing was an assured performance from a maturing player and delighted Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou.

“The Champions League is a massive competition and City are flying in the (English) Premier League so the fact that he could make an impact was great for him and great for his confidence,” Postecoglou said.

Celtic led three times against City, who went into the game after 10 consecutive wins in all competitions under their new Spanish boss.

Rogic had a hand in Celtic’s second goal, laying the ball off for left back Kieran Tierney to score off a deflection from City’s Raheem Sterling.

The 23-year-old Australian shared set-piece duties and also flashed a free kick just wide of the City goal.

Postecoglou, who will join Rogic next week when Australia meet Saudi Arabia and Japan in World Cup qualifying action, said Rogic still had not reached his potential.