Celtic manager Neil Lennon has claimed that the door is still open for Anthony Stokes to stay at the club.

The striker, who scored twice in Saturday's 6-2 win over Dundee United in the Scottish Premier League, had been expected to leave Parkhead in the summer following a number of disciplinary problems.

"It's up to Anthony," Lennon told Sky Sports News. "If he keeps playing like that it's not a difficult decision.

"I have always liked him and he's an important player."

Stokes has scored three goals in eight appearances for Celtic this season.

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Jack Prescott