Celtic boss says Tony Watt is in contention for Champions League debut

Celtic manager Neil Lennon says he will consider handing Tony Watt his Champions League debut after the striker scored a double against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

The Hoops lead Helsingborg 2-0 going into Wednesday’s second leg as they aim to clinch a spot in the group stages.

With Anthony Stokes out injured, 18-year-old Watt bagged a brace against Terry Butcher’s men as the Glasgow side won 4-2 in the Highlands.

And Lennon refused to rule the former Airdrie man out of facing the Swedish side in midweek.

"He has given himself a good chance," Lennon said.

"But it's such a huge game to throw a rookie in there.

"I don't know, I'll think about it, but I have an idea what the team will be."

Lennon was delighted with Watt's partnership with Gary Hooper.

"They were sensational," Lennon said.

"Tony gives us something a little bit different. "He is prepared to go in behind, has a physical presence, and is prepared to run at people. He does a lot of unselfish running.

"He was a real handful for two pretty strong centre-halves today.

"Gary just kept going into the pockets and picking up the ball deep and starting a lot of attacks off. I'm really, really pleased with their performances."

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