After a resounding 3-1 victory over Rangers at Hampden Park this afternoon, Celtic have booked their place in the League Cup final for the second season in a row.

The scoreline, however, doesn’t tell the whole story of a match which included a red card, big VAR decisions and the requirement of extra-time to decide the outcome.

At the end of it all, though, the Hoops came out on top thanks to goals from Johnny Kenny, Callum McGregor and Callum Osmand, goals which secured a thoroughly deserved victory for Glasgow’s green and white.

Speaking to Celtic TV after the match, Martin O’Neill reflected on his side’s performance and his joy at reaching the League Cup final.

“I’m delighted, relieved and extremely happy to win the game,” the manager said. “To win against Rangers as well, I genuinely couldn’t be more pleased with the team.

“I could sense the players’ intensity before the game and true to their word they really went at it.

‘I thought we were really splendid for long periods, dominating proceedings.’

“We have some fine players in the football club, Callum McGregor being one of them, and in extra-time it was a glorious strike - brilliant from a really great player.

“Callum Osmand is coming up through the ranks, and he certainly doesn’t lack confidence. He wants to get at people and all of us will be encouraging that.”

Martin O'Neill delivers derby delight for Celtic with semi-final success