Liel Abada made a dream start to life as a Celt, scoring on his competitive debut, and the attacker is aiming to build on that throughout the campaign ahead.

Ange Postecoglou named the 19-year-old Israeli internationalist in the starting XI for Celtic’s UEFA Champions League qualifier last Tuesday, and Abada repaid the faith shown in him with a crucial goal in the 1-1 draw with FC Midtjylland.

The player had only completed his move to Celtic six days before that match, and following a couple of training sessions and a run-out in the friendly against Preston, he was selected for the Euro tie at Paradise.

Speaking exclusively to the official Celtic website, Abada said: “It was an unbelievable feeling to start on such a big occasion in front of the fans for Champions League qualification.

'I gained so much confidence from the manager and my team-mates. Being given that opportunity showed me that they fully trusted me.'

“The training sessions I had with the team really helped me get to know the players, the manager and what the manager wants from me. It gave me an understanding of the expectations around the club. I had a few video sessions with the coaching staff and that really helped me understand the role they wanted me to play.

"When I arrived at Celtic Park on the bus, I was in shock with all the fans outside waiting to support us as we stepped off the bus. That was a new experience for me and I hope to make the fans proud."

Abada: Manager, players and fans gave me so much confidence