Brendan Rodgers says Celtic are aiming to have a good run in the Europa League after missing out on the continent’s top competition.

The Hoops get the league phase under way with a game against Red Star Belgrade in Serbia on Wednesday.

They were denied a place in the Champions League after a penalty shoot-out defeat to Kairat Almaty in the play-off round.

But the manager insists it is time to consign that to the history books and “have a real go” in Europe’s second-tier tournament.

Speaking on the eve of their opening game, Rodgers said: “After the initial disappointment (of missing out on the Champions League), we are now really looking forward to this competition.

“You look at the eight games we have, there are some great teams and it is a great challenge for us to be in it.

“We ar

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