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Gary Lineker is confident that BT Sport will run to schedule this afternoon.

The former England striker will present the action from Kazakhstan as the hoops look to confirm their place in the group phase of the competition.

After winning the first leg 5-0 even the most optimistic Astana fan is preparing for the Europa League but the TV production people have to take account of every possibility.

Brendan Rodgers’ side will go into the game with a new look central defensive partnership of Kristoffer Ajer and Nir Bitton with Jozo Simunovic not risked on the artificial surface.

The only other change to the team that started the first leg is the recall of Callum McGregor in place of Tom Rogic.

A year ago Celtic were made to sweat away to Hapoel Beer Sheva after winning the first leg 5-2 and eventually went through on a 5-4 aggregate.

The draw for the group stage takes place on Thursday.

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