Celtic forward Callum Osmand is intent on building on a “dream” start to his senior career after capitalising on a show of faith from caretaker boss Martin O’Neill.

The 19-year-old Welshman has had to be patient since arriving in the summer from Fulham after being unable to get any game time under previous manager Brendan Rodgers.

But after making his senior debut as a late substitute in O’Neill’s first match in interim charge against Falkirk last Wednesday, Osmand marked his second appearance by scoring the Hoops’ third goal in their 3-1 extra-time win over Rangers in Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final.

“It’s been crazy,” Osmand said, as he spoke at the opening of Celtic’s new flagship store in central Glasgow on Tuesday. “It’s just been a dream come true.

“It’s been what I’ve been working for my whole life, to play in these sort of games, so it’s hard to put into words. But that’s what I want to keep doing, keep playing. It really gives you that boost to keep pushing.

“Obviously Sunday was just a start, though. I don’t want to get too ahead of myself, because as quickly as it can become good, it can also go on the downside as well....