Lewis Morgan aims to make himself a first-pick in Neil Lennon’s new-look Celtic side.
The winger spent the second half of last season on loan but will return to Parkhead this summer looking to push himself firmly back into the fold.
The 22-year-old impressed in pre-season but then suffered an injury which derailed his campaign but now with a new manager in place he feels ready to make his mark.
Morgan revealed: “He (Neil Lennon) gave my agent a ring and spoke to him.
“It has been quite a quick turnover for him and I am sure he has been busy.
“The club have done really well, getting the treble Treble which is obviously unprecedented, so I am looking forward to going back in and working with him.
“The aim is to play, it always has to be the aim. Being part of things week in and week out is what you want to do.
“If you can get into that Celtic team then hopefully you can be part of things with Scotland as well.”
The biggest challenge for the St Mirren star will be competition. Jonny Hayes, James Forrest, new boy Maryan Shved, Mikey Johnston, Scott Sinclair and Daniel Arzani are all pushing for starts.
Morgan acknowledged: “Of course there is big competition. I knew when signing for the club that it was going to be like that.
“But I am looking at it in the way that it helps everyone improve if we are fighting over two spots.
“You always need to be at your best. If that helps push me on then it can only be a good thing.
“I still back myself. I was obviously disappointed with the game time and how it went, but I went out, got games and now I’m looking forward to going back.”
The former Sunderland loanee can take inspiration from other young Hoops, like Callum McGregor, Kris Ajer and Ryan Christie who have all forced their way into the Celtic team after successful loans.
He said: “Of course. Callum McGregor did as well, so did Kris Ajer.
“They went out and improved by playing week in and week out and getting games in their legs. Then they went back and really pushed for the team.
“That’s what I am aiming to do now. I didn’t want to do it this way. I wanted to go and play straight away.
“But I had a great six months down the road and I am excited to come back up.”
