Celtic’s top scorer Georgios Samaras was omitted from the squad for today’s trip to Inverness after arriving back late from international duty with Greece.

Celtic’s top scorer last season Scott McDonald has been ruled out of today’s clash with Falkirk with a groin injury – and could miss next week’s Old Firm game.

Southampton manager George Burley praised his patched-up defence, as Stern John’s third goal in two games led them to a 1-0 victory over Cardiff.