Bhoys growing up, reckons Rodgers

GLASGOW - Brendan Rodgers believes Celtic is in a much better place to make an impression in the Champions League than last year after watching his side ease past Linfield into the third qualifying round of the competition.

The Bhoys cruised to a 4-0 victory over the Northern Ireland champion at Celtic Park thanks to goals from Australia international Tom Rogic, Stuart Armstrong and a double from Scott Sinclair to seal a 6-0 aggregate win.

The Scottish champion will face a stern test against Norway's Rosenborg in the first leg of their third-round tie next Wednesday.