Neil Lennon believes Celtic will gain a psychological benefit from their win over Lille and said his players must go into Sunday’s game against Kilmarnock with the same mindset.

Celtic return to domestic duties this weekend after an impressive 3-2 win over Lille at Paradise in the final group game of the Europa League.

The French side, who currently sit just two points behind leaders PSG in Ligue 1, were difficult opponents on Thursday night (December 10), but Celtic were on form and took all three points in a thoroughly deserved win.

Next up is Kilmarnock at Celtic Park on Sunday, and Neil Lennon is hoping his side can replicate the performance from midweek.

“I like to think that they’ll get some sort of psychological lift from the win over Lille,” said the manager.

'I’d love them to go into Sunday with the same mindset, not to put too much pressure on themselves and to go and play the same way. When they do that, they’re a very exciting team to watch and we know that they’re capable of that as well.'

“We have to win a lot of games now. We’ve done it before so it’s a case of taking it step by step. We’ll look at the next game, the players are capable of a performance and we’ll take it from there. We need to win it and that need should drive them on.”

The Celtic manager said he is anticipating an equally difficult challenge against Alex Dyer’s Kilmarnock but the focus is firmly fixed on securing another important win.

“I’d love to win on Sunday as well now and back it up so that’s all we’re thinking about,” said Neil Lennon. “They’re such a difficult team to break down at times, particularly at home.

“They’ve had some good results when they’ve been away from home. They’re a smart, streetwise team. “Alex has continued on in his own style from Steve and they have that great togetherness. I expected it to be as tough as any game we’ll get.”

Neil Lennon: We need same mindset for Killie game