The Celtic winger was back on the grass in a specially arranged behind-closed-doors fixture at Lennoxtown.

Celtic ran out 2-0 winners in the bounce game.

Jota reportedly featured for 45 minutes as he ramps up his recovery efforts for a first-team return. It’s thought Jota made it through the runout unscathed.

According to The Scottish Sun, Martin O’Neill used the match to hand game time to youth prospects as well as fringe players who are not still on international duty.

And Celtic starlet Lucas Clearie caught the eye with a double. The 17-year-old, who signed a professional contract last year, netted twice in the friendly.