Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has delivered his verdict on Johnny Kenny's display against Falkirk on Friday evening.
The Irish striker got the nod as his fellow countryman, Adam Idah, dropped to the bench.
Kenny eventually played until the 62nd minute, when he was replaced by summer signing Shin Yamada.
In his post-match press conference, Rodgers was directly asked about Kenny's performance in Celtic's 4-1 win: "I think he worked very hard," he replied. "He's an honest boy who gives his all in the game, and that's what the team's about.
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"[He] didn't have so many chances, a couple of good wee runs, didn't quite drop to him in the box, but I thought he worked very hard and then created the chance then for Shin Yamada to come on."
Kenny didn't manage to get himself on the scoresheet.
He was handed a new contract by Celtic last week, keeping him at the club until at least the summer of 2029.
The Scottish Premiership champions also recently tied down Dane Murray to a new deal, with his now lasting until 2028.
He scored in last night's win over Falkirk: "I think his ceiling's so high," said Rodgers of the central defender after the match. "There are areas of the game that he needs to clearly, obviously work on.
"But he's 6'4", he's quick, he can take the ball. He has a comfort with the ball which aligns with top players and he just, again, concentration is something that's key for defenders.
"But I really like him and that's hence the reason we've tied him down. And I think he's got a great future."
