RYAN ASTLEY reckons Dundee's display against Rangers is a blueprint for success versus Celtic. The Dark Blues turned up the heat on Philippe Clement's charges with last Thursday's 1-1 draw at Dens Park.
Tony Docherty's side were well drilled and more than deserved their point, with Astley knowing something similar will be required against Brendan Rodgers' table-toppers tonight.
The centre-half said: "We are looking forward to it. We stuck to the game plan against Rangers.
"Everyone gave 100 per cent, so we'll do something similar against Celtic and see where it gets us.
"In these games, everyone has to stay concentrated for the full 90 minutes and beyond because they're a good team who put you under a lot of pressure.
"But these are the tests you want to be put under.
"The same principles we had against Rangers will apply this week. You have to be totally at it and stick to the game plan."
Astley knows Dundee are comfortable in their shape and look to hit on the counter or pounce on rivals' errors.
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