The 20-year-old put in an outstanding performance in Celtic’s 1-0 friendly win over Liverpool last week and now gets the chance of regular first-team football. 

The Australia youth international made his Celtic debut last season but only managed the one first-team appearance.

“It’s a great opportunity for me to get some first-team experience here and hopefully get a regular start in a first team,” Irvine told The Scotsman.

“Hopefully I can build on the experience and take it back with me and further my career. It will enable me to progress.

“You can learn a lot in youth games and things like that but once you get to a certain point, I think you need to test yourself physically against men every week.

“The thing I’m most looking forward to is pushing myself and seeing how far I can take it at this level.

“I’m 100 per cent ready for this weekend if called upon. To try to get into the team as quickly as possible is essential and also to get a good run of games.

“If I can step in straightaway and keep my position in the team, it would be great for me.”