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John Hartson has delivered a glowing verdict on Celtic attacker Odsonne Edouard in light of his last gasp winner against Dundee on Sunday.

What's the word?

The 21-year-old centre-forward has frustrated supporters with his inconsistency throughout his time at Paradise, but his ability to produce moments of magic in the dying embers of proceedings will certainly do his popularity a huge favour.

In an article published by the Evening Times, Hartson bemoaned the quality of the Frenchman's first-touch in European fixtures earlier in the season, but he suggested that his growing habit of notching late goals is a sign that his career is progressing nicely.

'I don’t think that he will get too much stick so long as he is digging everyone out of a hole in the last minute of games. We had Henrik Larsson to do that for us – and he done it on too many occasions to mention – so he is going in the right direction.'

Could Edouard's ability to find the killer moment in the closing moments of the game suggest that he will go on to emulate the achievements of the scintillating Swede?

Last-minute goals the sign of a born winner

Football matches are so often decided in the final ten minutes of proceedings when legs and minds are tired, but the very best players are those who find an extra gear and capitalise on emerging frailties.

Edouard has showcased an ability to do exactly that on more than one occasion this season, much to the delight of the supporters.

It is those last-gasp moments of euphoria which fans remember, cherish and reminisce over time and time again, so if the former PSG attacker can continue the growing trend there is no doubt he can take his reputation to the next level.

It would be premature to predict Edouard to reach Larsson's level of stardom amongst the Bhoys faithful, but a multitude of late goals will certainly send him on the way towards that.