Former Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie boosted his Scotland hopes with a hat-trick as Bournemouth booked their place in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.
The 31-year-old delivered a standout performance in the Premier League side's convincing victory over Championship outfit Lincoln City, finding the net three times ahead of new Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli naming his first squad.
Christie opened the scoring after just seven minutes when he converted from Ben Gannon-Doak's delivery before adding two more goals in the second half to complete his treble.
The former Celtic star has been a key figure for Bournemouth since leaving Parkhead in 2021 and appears to be hitting top form at the perfect time ahead of the international break.
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Christie was not the only Scotland international to impress, with Gannon-Doak also playing a significant role in the victory, but it was the ex-Celtic midfielder who grabbed the headlines with his clinical finishing.
Bournemouth return to Premier League action this weekend against Brentford as they look to secure their first league win of the season.
They then switch focus to European football next week with a trip to Spain to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
