Brendan Rodgers hailed his jet setting stars for helping Celtic take advantage of Aberdeen and Rangers’ slip-ups to move clear at the top.

Brendan Rodgers challenged Celtic to keep increasing the gap at the top of the William Hill Premiership after they opened up a three-point advantage over nearest challengers Aberdeen for the first time this season with a 4-1 win away to Hearts.

Brendan Rodgers has shared his thoughts as the Hoops prepare to return to domestic action following the international break. With players gradually filtering back into Lennoxtown after representing their countries, the manager provided an update on the squad’s readiness.