Gary Hooper not included in Celtic starting lineup

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has left striker Gary Hooper on the bench for his side's Champions League second qualifying round tie with Cliftonville.

Lennon's side take a 3-0 lead in the second leg following last week's win away at the Irish Premiership champions, a game missed by Hooper due to a groin strain.

The Englishman has been subject to an approach from Queens Park Rangers, but Lennon said yesterday that he wants the 25-year-old to stay at the club.

In three years at the Bhoys, Hooper has scored 63 goals in 95 appearances.

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Kristian Johnson