Former Southampton youth star Jonathan Afolabi helped himself to a brace in the Jock Stein Friendship Cup as Celtic's academy side dispatched Albion Rovers 3-0.
Another promising youth player, Karamoko Dembele, rounded off the scoring - with the youngsters hoping to impress first-team boss Neil Lennon who watched from the stands.
Celtic's Jonathan Afolabi scores for academy side as Karamoko Dembele returns from injury
Daniel Arzani continued his return from long-term injury with a place in the XI whiled Jack Hendry also played from the start.
Exciting summer signing Lee O'Connor - who signed from English giants Manchester United - got a run out.
First-team manager Lennon will no doubt have been delighted at seeing his youngsters gel together again.
The club are forming somewhat of a formidable academy side with Ireland under-19s international Afolabi and fringe player Dembele leading the line.
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