Celtic continued their pre-season preparations with a 2-2 draw against Blackburn Rovers in what was a very competitive match at Celtic Park.

And in what was the first game back at Paradise since lifting the trophy on May 14, Ange Postecoglou’s side showed plenty of positives throughout the game.

One of those was Jota, with the Portuguese winger producing a Man of the Match display that included a goal, several mazy runs and an audacious piece of skill in the second-half that had supporters on their feet applauding.

For the 23-year-old, who committed his future to Celtic in the summer by signing a permanent deal with the club, it was good to be back home playing in front of the supporters.

Speaking to Celtic TV after the game, he said: “It was fantastic and it’s an amazing feeling to be back and play in front of these amazing fans.

'I think we’re building for a strong season, the team is feeling good and, game after game, we are getting better and that’s what we’re looking for.'

“We know that the Championship teams are always very tough and aggressive and intense, so that’s what we were looking for, and I think with each game we’re getting better, so we just need to keep working really hard every day and be ready for the first game.”

The Hoops head out to Poland in midweek to take on Legia Warsaw in a tribute game for former Celtic goalkeeper, Artur Boruc, before returning home next Saturday to face another English Championship side in Norwich City.

Before then, there will be an open training day at Celtic Park on Monday, with season ticket holders coming along to see the Bhoys put through their paces.

And while there some tricks on show from Jota in the game against Blackburn Rovers, fans should not necessarily expect more of the same from the Portuguese winger on Monday.

“There will be a lot of runs, a lot of sacrifice and a lot of sweat!” he said.

Jota delivers a dazzling display on his return to Paradise as a permanent Celt