In-form Long’s sights set on fulfilling Celtic Park dream

Celtic fan Shane Long is hoping to go some of the way towards fulfilling two dreams if he gets the chance to line up against Scotland on Friday evening.

The striker, who reminded international boss Martin O’Neill of his ability with a match-winning double in Southampton’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Leicester on Saturday, will make his first visit to Celtic Park as the Republic of Ireland attempt to maintain a fine start to their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.

Indeed, Long admits the result in Glasgow could play a major part in determining how Group D finally pans out with the Irish currently three points better off than this week’s hosts.