Ross County manager Don Cowie: "I've been in that scenario as a player, I recognise the challenges, you feel like you can't breathe and the pressure becomes too much. "I wouldn't have liked to have conceded from a set-play at 0-0.

The embarrassment of riches at Brendan Rodgers' disposal was highlighted by the fact five of the six players who came into the starting line-up scored goals in a scintillating first half. Luke McCowan was the standout of that group,

Celtic blew Ross County away with five first-half goals to strengthen their hold at the top of the Scottish Premiership.