CELTIC manager Brendan Rodgers has praised the impact of new signing Jonny Hayes.

The winger won a penalty during Saturday’s 1-1 friendly draw with Rapid Vienna, allowing Moussa Dembele to score, and Rodgers is excited by the former Aberdeen player’s potential to help his side.

“He made an incredible run from deep to get on to the ball and then go and create the penalty,” Rodgers told Celtic TV. “That’s what Jonny can do. He can take you up the pitch. I like players with that very fast profile in the wide areas.

“He has that ability to go inside and outside and I thought he was excellent when he came on. He looked a real threat, he worked hard defensively and he’s always an outlet with his quality.”