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Celtic's Jota fit again but not getting carried away with inclusion in Portugal World Cup squad
Celtic�s Jota celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the cinch Premiership match at the Tony Macaroni Arena, Livingston. Picture date: Sunday October 30, 2022.

CELTIC winger Jota took another step in his career with his recent inclusion in Portugal’s 55-man provisional World Cup squad but he is not getting carried away.

The 23-year-old winger signed for the Hoops on a permanent deal from Benfica in the summer after a successful loan spell at the Parkhead club and has become fans’ favourite.

After missing five games with a muscle injury he climbed off the bench at Livingston on Sunday to score a clinching third goal in a 3-0 win after strikes from Kyogo Furuhashi and Greg Taylor and a missed penalty from Giorgos Giakoumakis.

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