CELTIC today announced that Ewan Henderson, the 18-year-old midfielder who made his second first team appearance against St Mirren last week, has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract which ties him to Parkhead until 2022.

Henderson, the younger brother of former Celtic and Hibs midfielder Liam and son of ex-Partick Thistle and Hamilton player Nicky, made his debut when he came on as a substitute against Kilmarnock last May.

And he impressed when he got on the park in the Ladbrokes Premiership match against St Mirren last Wednesday night and helped set up Timoth Weah for the fourth goal.

His performance earned him praise from manager Brendan Rodgers who said: “Young Ewan Henderson, who I believe is a big talent, just needs maturation and experience, but you could see that talent with his beautiful pass that allows Timothy to finish. It was really good to watch.”

Speaking to the Celtic View this week, Ewan said: “It was great to feature in the matchday squad again against St Mirren.

"I didn’t know if I’d get on, and it was very much a case of just taking it as it comes and seizing my opportunity if it came along. I was hoping to get the chance, I got the chance, and it was really good. It was a really good night all-in.

“At this stage, I’m just taking everything day-by-day. I’ll continue to work hard, and I’ll try my best to get chances in the first team. If I can get them, then I’ll take them. All I want to do is try my best.

“It’s really good, looking at players like Callum McGregor, James Forrest, Ryan Christie and Scott Sinclair. I look at how they play, and learn from them. They’ve done so much in their careers, they’ve played at the highest level, so it’s great to look at how they play and learn from what they do.

“Looking at the players who’ve come through the academy and are now in the first team, it’s really inspiring. They’ve all done incredibly well and they’re great role-models for every young boy that’s also come through the academy to look up to. It’s really good that they’re there, and helps us keep focused.

“It’s my job now to get the head down again, work hard and hopefully take more chances as they come.”