Norwich City are in the box seat if Adam Idah and Celtic continue to hit it off.

The Canaries’ loanee notched five goals in seven league appearances for the Scottish Premiership title chasers ahead of linking up with the Republic of Ireland for friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland on Tuesday in Dublin.

Stephen Kenny gave the striker his international debut, and the former Irish boss believes the frontman is now answering his critics.

The 23-year-old is scheduled to return to Norfolk at the end of his loan deal, with no buy option for the Bhoys negotiated in his original January move.

Celtic have already been touted with a permanent bid in the summer after his impressive start in Glasgow, while there was also firm interest from Serie A in a player behind Josh Sargent and Ashley Barnes under David Wagner at the Championship promotion hopefuls.

“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,” said Kenny, speaking to 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 it. I do feel with Adam that he can learn a lot at Celtic and improve under Brendan.

"He is hungry to do that and he has all the right attributes as I said. All that Adam needs to add to his game now is the consistency of performance and whatever transpires at the end of the season, so be it.

“Celtic are a fantastic club, a big club with fantastic traditions. Adam is now playing for a Celtic team that creates a lot of chances and it is no surprise to see him go up to Scotland and score goals.

"Adam has pace. He is very quick. He has a real physical presence and technically he is very good. He can press aggressively and he can run the channels. He can be a focal point of any team's attack. He possesses all the right attributes that you need in a modern-day striker.

"He's playing at a good level now for both club and country and progressing his career along nicely.

“I think Brendan is an ideal coach for a player like Adam at this time as he is still learning the game. Brendan will help Adam do that and contribute massively to his development. I'm sure Brendan will be working on improving Adam, especially with his movement in the box.”