Samaras wants top European competition

Georgios Samaras believes it is time Celtic took their place again at the top table of European club football.

The Hoops are in Sweden for the first leg of their Champions League play-off against Helsingborg on Tuesday night.

Samaras is confident the Scottish champions can qualify for the group stages for the first time since 2008/09 and the first time under manager Neil Lennon.

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