Champions League spots next season is a major shot in the arm for our game.But the Celtic boss has urged his players to grab the chance to showcase their skills in the group stage this term and enhance the club’s reputation on the biggest stage.Despite Rangers’ exit from the Europa League on Thursday, their impressive run and the Hoops’ fine form in the competition in the last two campaigns has ensured the Premiership top two will earn places at Europe’s top table.
It comes a decade after Scotland’s lowly coefficient ranking cost the country one of the lucrative spots.Lennon was speaking on the eve of the draw for the first of four qualifiers the Hoops face this season.But that arduous road to the group stage could be cut in half.
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