Petrov gives Bhoys boost against Milan

Influential midfielder Stilian Petrov declared himself fit hours before kick-off to give Celtic a major boost for their final Champions League Group F clash with AC Milan.

The Bulgarian international captain sustained an ankle injury in the weekend win over Hibernian but his rapid recovery meant Martin O’Neill could name the same line-up, with Didier Agathe and Stephen Pearson still out.

Celtic needed to win to earn a UEFA Cup place and victory would give AC Milan top spot in Group F.

But the odds were stacked in favour of the in-form Serie A champions, with over £100million of talent watching the likes of Andriy Shevchenko and Paolo Maldini from the bench.

Celtic v AC Milan

Celtic: Hedman, McNamara, Balde, Varga, Valgaeren, Petrov, Lennon, Thompson, McGeady, Sutton, Hartson.

Subs: Douglas, Sylla, Juninho Paulista, Laursen, Camara, Maloney, Wallace.

AC Milan: Dida, Coloccini, Nesta, Maldini, Costacurta, Brocchi, Ambrosini, Dhorasoo, Serginho, Rui Costa, Shevchenko.

Subs: Fiori, Cafu, Gattuso, Crespo, Seedorf, Pirlo, Kaka.

Referee: Kyros Vassaras (Greece)