Nakamura key to Celtic revival as youngsters come of age

CELTIC manager Gordon Strachan is ready to build his side around Shunsuke Nakamura - but the youngsters showed him on Tuesday night they were finally ready to fulfil their potential.

The Scot will breathe life back into his side by handing the 27-year-old Japan playmaker his debut against Dundee United this weekend after he impressed in training following his move from Reggina last week.

Nakamura was not signed in time to make his debut in the Champions League against Artmedia Bratislava on Tuesday night, after which captain Neil Lennon admitted the players were “subdued” at the realisation they were out of Europe with the season having only just started.