SINCE cementing his place in Neil Lennon’s starting XI this side of the year, Greg Taylor has paired particularly well with Callum McGregor and Mohamed Elyounoussi on the left flank.

With the latter having extended his stay at Paradise for another year on loan, the 22-year-old defender is looking forward to growing what already looks like a solid relationship on the pitch.

“All three of us – myself, Moi Elyounoussi and Callum McGregor – all like playing together,” Taylor told Celtic TV. “There’s a good understanding there and we’ve developed that over the last few weeks in pre-season. Hopefully that goes from strength to strength. I’m certainly enjoying it and I think the other two lads are as well.

“Moi’s movement is top-class. I think he’ll play a massive part this season and be a massive player for us. I certainly enjoy having him in front of me and I think the boys certainly enjoy having him in the team. He scored again the other night and hopefully he can continue doing that.”

Taylor said he’s enjoyed working hard during the club’s pre-season tour of France, and now can’t wait to hit the ground running in domestic competition and the forthcoming European qualifiers.

Naturally, playing those games behind closed doors is far from ideal, but, given the current circumstances, Taylor said pre-season fixtures can prepare him and his team-mates for performing in empty arenas.

He added: “For pre-season, it’s not often big attendances anyway, so we’re getting used to that. Of course, we'll miss our fans when we’re back at home. They play a massive part and they push us on, but hopefully it won’t be too long – for them and for us – and we’ll try and put on a performance for them watching at home.”

Greg Taylor delighted to develop his game with Cal and Moi