Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths is aimin to become the club's first-choice striker under manager Ronny Deila.

The 24-year-old has already scored twice for the Hoops this season and is set to lead the line in the absence of Nadir Ciftci, who is still serving a six-game ban for biting.

"Every game I play I want to score goals and if I score goals it's going to be difficult for the manager to leave me out," said Griffiths.

"I go into every game looking to score goals, whether it's league, cup, Champions League or whatever.

"If I'm playing I'm delighted but if not I'm on the bench and I'm raring to come on. You have always got to be on your toes, especially at a big club like Celtic. But whenever the manager needs me I am ready to go.

"Last season I wasn't in squads but this season I am starting in games. Obviously the main target is to start European games but it's the manager's decision and if he wants to start with Nadir, that's fine by me."

Griffiths scored 14 league goals in 24 appearances for the Hoops last season for a total of 20 goals in all competitions.