Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: "I thought it was a complete performance. I said we didn't want to wait on the game and I thought we were outstanding on that front.

Brendan Rodgers claims Celtic’s performance against Ross County was “everything that you would want as a coach” after their thumping 5-0 win stretched their lead at the top of the William Hill Premiership.

Brendan Rodgers highlighted room for improvement in a game where Celtic showed two sides to their game. Celtic were at their clinical best in the first half, leading 5-0 at halftime against Ross County this afternoon. However, they were guilty of wastefulness in the second half, with Rodgers yet again highlighting this.

Report as Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic beat Ross County; Liam Scales opened the scoring with Luke McCowan, Paulo Bernardo, Callum McGregor and Adam Idah making it five before the break; the Hoo

Celtic's £11m man Arne Engels has come in for criticism lately for his performances, but Brendan Rodgers has explained why he is sure he will come good.

However, for Brendan Rodgers, it may well be the ideal chance to show just how much strength, depth and quality he has within his ranks as he goes about keeping his squad fresh, but equally strong when they juggle domestic and Champions League matters.