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Neil Lennon praises Oliver Burke’s performance against Hearts

Celtic's new interim manager Neil Lennon is unveiled at Celtic Park on February 27, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
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Celtic beat Hearts 2-1 on Wednesday night in dramatic fashion.

Celtic's new interim manager Neil Lennon is unveiled at Celtic Park on February 27, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Celtic produced a dramatic late show to snatch all three points against Hearts with a 2-1 win at Tynecastle.

The Bhoys haven’t exactly enjoyed the best week of their season so far, as manager Brendan Rodgers has walked out in order to become the new boss at Leicester City.

Former boss Neil Lennon has returned to the club until the end of the season, with Celtic moving quickly to find a replacement for Rodgers.

Lennon took charge of Wednesday’s trip to Hearts, and James Forrest put Celtic in front before Hearts defender Jamie Brandon was sent off, putting the Bhoys in the box seat.

An Oliver Bozanic spot kick threatened to send Celtic home with a 1-1 draw, but there was late drama as Odsonne Edouard scored a last-gasp winner for Celtic.

Lennon must now form his own opinion on many players who Rodgers brought to Parkhead, and one of those is January addition Oliver Burke.

Oliver Burke of Celtic in action during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and St Mirren at Celtic Park on January 23, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland.

The West Brom winger has been used as a striker since his January loan move, playing a key role under Rodgers – and he’s seemingly done enough to impress Lennon already.

Lennon told the club’s official Twitter account that he thought Burke was ‘very good’, admitting that he was really pleased with his display – and that may just hint at him keeping his important role even with a change in manager.

Oliver Burke of Celtic celebrates scoring during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and St Mirren at Celtic Park on January 23, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland.