NEIL Lennon issued good news ahead of this weekend’s League Cup final as he gave an update on some of his players returning from injury.

There’s been no shortage of goals from the Hoops in recent weeks, with five different goalscorers in the last three games. The performances throughout the team have helped Celtic record 11 successive wins in all competitions and move two points clear at the top of the Premiership.

However, one notable absentee from the team in recent games has been Odsonne Edouard, but Neil Lennon said he has been pleased with the progress the French forward has made since returning to training this week.

“I’ll be guided by the medical staff and we’ll assess that situation tomorrow,” said the manager. “Odsonne trained and did a full session today. He looks like he’s come through it no problem. We’ve done well in his absence but there’s no question we’re stronger with him.

“The game could come down to the strength on the bench. It was a blow to lose Odsonne but we’ve come through the games well without him. It’s his call. I think there’s a very good chance he’ll start.”

Neil Lennon has been missing some other key players in recent weeks but the Irishman gave more cause for optimism when he touched on how the others had been progressing.

“They all trained today,” he said. “With Odsonne, it’s a day-by-day thing so we’ll see tomorrow how he’s reacted to training. With the rest of the guys we more or less have a full complement.

“Some of them have been out a bit longer than others. The likes of Odsonne and Jonny Hayes have been out for two weeks. Boli and Mo have been out a bit longer but they’re all in good condition. We’ll see what the reaction’s been from training tomorrow.

“We have ideas up our sleeve for any eventuality so, regardless of whether he’s declared 100 per cent fit or not, we have other irons in the fire to deal with that."

Neil Lennon positive on squad fitness for League Cup Final