Callum McGregor: 'Adam Idah has the world at his feet with the ability and talent he’s got'

Idah’s homecoming to Leeside will be special, while League of Ireland exports Liam Scales and Johnny Kenny also form part of the Scottish champions’ squad for their friendly against Cork City at Páirc Uí Chaoimh next Tuesday.

Celtic's Adam Idah celebrates scoring with Callum McGregor. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

As a Celtic lifer, Callum McGregor is qualified to appreciate the ties that bind Ireland and his employer.

He had just joined the Celts Boys section at 12 when Roy Keane arrived for a brief career swansong.