By: Mark Henderson on 11 Aug, 2012 16:45

DESPITE the absence of a number of top-team regulars, Neil Lennon has named a strong starting XI for today´s glamour friendly against Real Madrid in Philadelphia.

The likes of Georgios Samaras, Scott Brown, Victor Wanyama, Paddy McCourt Mikael Lustig and James Forrest didn't travel across the Atlantic following their exertions in the victory over HJK Helsinki.

However, there were still a recognisable nucleus to the team, while several of the club´s younger players have been handed the incredible opportunity to face some of the biggest stars in the game.

Teenager Dylan McGeouch will start the game on the right of midfield, while Callum McGregor and Marcus Fraser have been named on the bench. Kick-off is at 7pm Celtic Park time.

Today´s team:

CELTIC (4-4-2) Zaluska; Matthews, K. Wilson, Mulgrew, Izaguirre; McGeouch, Kayal, Ledley, Commons; Stokes, Murphy
Subs: Forster, Rogne, Hooper, McGregor, Fraser

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