ALL ENGELS COVERED

€13m ace's class never in Arne doubt as dream first term ends

- BY GRAEME YOUNG

ACCOUNTABILITY is a desirable trait to have when you are the name on everyone's lips.And Arne Engels is all for answering the big questions as he reflects on an eventful first season as Celtic's all-time record signing.

The €13m fee to Augsburg often precedes him with his performances coming under close scrutiny.

But a nomination for the SPFA young player of the year is another reminder of his obvious ability.

Hearts stars Lawrence Shankland and Craig Halkett infamously attempted to use his eight-figure price tag to throw him off before he coolly slammed home a penalty in September

The 21-year-old isn’t the type to crumble, of course, and he's become as much a regular in meeting the media as he has a fixture on the pitch.

His 10 goals and 12 assists hint at an ascending player fresh off an impressive display in the 5-0 pasting of Dundee United which sealed the Belgian’s first title in Scottish football.

Speaking after receiving his nomination, Engels said: "Hopefully there's more to come. I'm still 21 and that's why I'm a young player.

"I'm working every day. I'm trying to do my best. I think I had a decent season. Not everybody is telling this, but for me I think I had a decent season.