Adam Idah's subtle Celtic tweak gets Ireland boss giddy as Brendan Rodgers finds 'key' to unleashing the beast

Brendan Rodgers is the ideal man to take Adam Idah up a gear - and Stephen Kenny reckons he's done it already.

The Norwich striker joined Celtic on loan in January and while there were some grumbles about the deal, many feeling it was a panicky last-minute addition at the end of a window that failed to deliver, he has impressed so far. Idah has five goals in nine games including key braces against Hibs and Motherwell while his arrival has also brought the best out of Kyogo, who appears to be rejuvenated by the competition.

Idah was picked by Ireland boss Stephen Kenny for their March internationals and after he came off the bench against Belgium on Saturday, he could be in line for a start against Switzerland on Tuesday night. And his international gaffer is already seeing a big difference in him after just a few months working with Rodgers at Parkhead.

“There was criticism of his goals ratio at Carrow Road, but a lot of those appearances he made in the Premier League under Daniel Farke were substitute appearances, so those statistics can be very misleading,” Kenny told the Celtic Way. “He got into the first team there pretty early. He did very well for himself but he had to play second fiddle for a while to Teemu Pukki when they were in the Premier League.

"He's been at Norwich for a few seasons and I think it is a fantastic opportunity for him. It is one that he has grasped straight away and from the outside looking in I am sure he is enjoying his spell in Glasgow.

"Tactically under Brendan (Rodgers), I know he will be getting the work put into his game for him to progress again. That is one of Brendan's key strengths and whatever happens to Adam at the end of his loan spell he will certainly be a better player for