Five talking points as 35 minute Kasper Høgh hat-trick helps Celtic thrash Kilmarnock

Benjamin Nygren, left, and Kieran Tierney, centre, congratulate Celtic striker Kasper Hogh at Rugby Park this afternoon (Image: PA)

The absence of Martin O’Neill from the dugout at Rugby Park this afternoon proved no impediment to Celtic whatsoever in their second William Hill Premiership match of the new season against Kilmarnock.

Having Kasper Høgh, the Parkhead club’s record £11.5m signing, up front ensured the legendary Northern Irishman, who is still recovering from the minor procedure he underwent in hospital this week, was not missed at all by the Scottish champions.