Callum McGregor: It’s now or never for Leigh Griffiths

Leigh Griffiths has been warned by new Celtic captain Callum McGregor that he must assume responsibility for his own career following the striker’s latest off-field issues.

Griffiths is set to return to the Celtic squad for tonight’s Champions League qualifier against Midtjylland after the 30-year-old was cleared by Police Scotland following allegations he sent inappropriate messages to a teenage girl.

McGregor was named yesterday as Scott Brown’s successor as the team captain and one of his first tasks in the role was to speak to Griffiths about the episode, which came less than two weeks after the forward signed a one-year contract extension at the club.

“I think he’s probably at that moment now,” said McGregor when asked if Griffiths, pictured, should recognise it is