Celtic goalkeeper Dorus de Vries could be fit for Sunday's game against Motherwell but Brendan Rodgers believes that Scott Bain has given him something to think about.

The 26-year-old was signed as emergency cover in January after Craig Gordon was injured but the manner in which he came through his debut at Ibrox has given the Celtic manager a choice to make.

"This last week we gained a keeper," said Rodgers. "Scott was absolutely brilliant.

“That’s as good a debut as you’ll get. I’ve always liked Scott from his time at Dundee and he fitted the profile of how we play.

“Stevie Woods had seen him for longer than me and really liked him. He came in as a keeper if we needed him and the plan was to use him later on.

“But there’s no bigger test for a Celtic player to come in and play at Ibrox and that game in particular.

“He got past that test and was absolutely brilliant in every way. He was clean with his hands from the first cross, he was composed with the ball, his passes were clean, handling was good.

“Most of all was his temperament. He showed he can play for a big club. I’m not sure when I would have seen him, maybe in the last five games, but certainly know what he’s about now.

“I’m thrilled for him because of the journey he’s been on. That’s what you want - he’s hungry.

“He’s played 200-odd games, had to be part-time and do something else to be a footballer, but now he has his moment and doesn’t want to let it go past him.

“He might be 6ft but that confidence makes him grow."

It will be interesting to see whether or nor Celtic make the loan signing permanent - a number of clubs are believed to be pursuing Bain - but Rodgers is content that he will have a choice to make.

“You look at Connor [Hazard, out on loan] he’s got great potential but he needs to be out playing games," said Rodgers. "We’ll assess that again in the summer.

“The other two are at the latter stages of their career and Bain is right in the middle.

“I’m just delighted with his performance and from now and the end of the season we’ll have a wee look but he’s clearly put himself in a great position.

“It’s about continuing with that.”

Meanwhile, Celtic defender Anthony Ralston has gone out on emergency loan to Dundee United.

The 19-year-old played a significant role in the opening half of the season for Rodgers but has been back in the development side since returning from injury.