Celtic winger Scott Sinclair has stressed the need for his team to get the job done in the Champions League qualifiers to go through to the group stage for the second consecutive year.
The Scottish champions are set to face either Northern Irish champions Linfield or San Marino's SP Fiorita in the second qualifying round of the Champions League next month.
While the opponents are yet to be decided, the winger insists that he can't wait to get started as European football is something they always look forward to.
According to Sinclair, his team are well placed this time around to go through to the group stage after finishing the domestic season on a positive note and going unbeaten in the league.
Champions League qualifiers mean that the Bhoys had less time to relax during the post season break and have already returned to training. The former Manchester City man though insists that he and his team-mates have no regrets as the prize that awaits the team is great.
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"We only had three weeks off but I tried to squeeze in as much holiday time as possible. I've had a nice break", Sinclair said at a press conference.
"We're back in now, getting ready to qualify for the Champions League. The work starts now.
"We're the team to beat. I'm sure everyone is looking forward to it. The atmosphere will be high as always.
"After last season, we want to get to the Champions League group stages and progress from there. That's what we need to achieve.
"We're much stronger now [than when I joined]. Last season we improved game by game. Hopefully we can do the same this year."
