“This is part one and we still have a lot of growth but if we keep showing the same sort of resilience then we can do it.”

The final was won as a collective team effort, but one man stole the headlines for his contribution to the success.

Doubts were cast over whether Kyogo would make the final through injury, but Ange Postecoglou named him in his starting XI and the Japanese striker made his mark, scoring two exquisite goals to seal the cup.

The manager said: “He’s a fantastic player but he’s also a great human being.

“He just had it in his head that he was going to play today no matter what anyone else told him. From the moment he got injured he just thought he was going to be here on this day.

“He wasn’t 100 per cent and I was kind of hoping he would just play within himself but he’s a quality player and a person.

'His movement is incredible but his composure in such a big game to finish in those ways, he’s just a top-class player.'

As always, the success of a cup win is a shared experience between staff, players and supporters.

Ange Postecoglou says he’s felt the support since he arrived and is delighted that he could deliver something for the Celtic fans around the world to enjoy.

“The fans were brilliant but they have been since day one,” he said. “I know when I took this responsibility that after last year the first thing I could do is offer them some hope that better days were ahead.

“The fans saw something in us and this team and I’m just super happy to send them home today with the victory.

“I’ve been getting messages from all over the world. I always knew this club was universally popular but I’ve had messages from all around and I’m sure they’re all celebrating tonight.”

Ange Postecoglou: League Cup success is for all the Celtic support around the world