Scott Brown said the Celtic squad is 'phenomenal' right now and warned that they're the strongest they've been in a long time.

The Parkhead club scooped all three domestic honours last term to complete a historic double treble, but Brown said they're in even better shape now ahead of the Premiership campaign.

Whilst the club have made only one summer signing with Odsonne Edouard joining on a permanent deal, the Celtic captain reckons that there is more than enough quality already within their ranks.

He said: "The squad is phenomenal just now to be perfectly honest.

"I think fitness levels it's right up there.

"Quality wise it's got to be up there as well.

"We've got Ryan Christie, we've got Scott Allan that's came back, we have Michael Johnson coming through, and Calvin Miller who's pushing on as well.

"I'm sure everyone will get the chance with the games we have coming up.

"We've had a great pre-season, we need to make sure we kick on now in the Champions League qualifiers and in the league.

"The squad is probably about as fit and strong as it's been in a long time.

"Lewis [Morgan] has came in and he's had a wee niggle but he's looked strong aswell, so it will be good to see him in full flow.

As well as the signature of Edouard, Celtic have also made significant investment elsewhere.

The Scottish champions have spent a significant sum on a new playing surface and Brown believes they will reap the rewards from the improved pitch.

He said: "The main thing for us this season is the pitch.

"The pitch is going to be in good condition all the way through the season.

"Last year it was a bit damp and wet , it was slow playing it stopped our style of play a wee bit.

"Here's hoping we can go through the whole season with no excuses, we've got a great pitch, a great manager and a fantastic group of lads.

Last season, Celtic made the Champions League group stage, and won every domestic trophy, but Brown is refusing to set targets and said they'll just take it on a game to game basis.

He said "The aim this season is to take every game as it comes.

"We need to make sure we go as far as we can in the qualifiers and try and get Champions League football.

"Then on Saturday start the league campaign with a victory and a good performance.