Skipper Richard Brittain believes Ross County will come up against a "world-class" Celtic side in today's Premiership clash in Dingwall.

Charlie Mulgrew, Adam Matthews and Mikael Lustig return to the Hoops squad after injury while James Forrest is back training after a lengthy spell out with a hamstring complaint.

The champions languish in sixth place with 10 points lost from eight games, but Brittain is in no doubt as to the magnitude of the task facing the Staggies.

He said: "Celtic are a world-class side. They have world-class players throughout their squad and it is going to be a difficult game for us.

"But if we work hard and do the basics right, hopefully we can get some chances in the game and put the ball in the back of the net."