Targets from Yang Hyun-jun and Reo Hatate put Celtic in entrance after Ayase Ueda had given Feyenoord the lead, earlier than Benjamin Nygren’s late objective sealed a landmark victory.

It’s Celtic’s first win within the Netherlands since 2001, when O’Neill was first in cost they usually knocked Ajax out of Champions League qualifying.

“We performed very well,” he mentioned. “There was a interval the place we had been dominant, controlling the ball and exuding numerous confidence, which was beautiful to see.

“Going a objective behind, we might have crumbled. However we confirmed character and resilience after which after we acquired the equaliser, the arrogance flooded into the aspect.

“I mentioned to the gamers ‘you’ll get an opportunity to play tonight’. We took that likelihood.”

Celtic play Roma and Utrecht at residence, both aspect of a visit to Bologna, of their three remaining league-stage fixtures. They sit twenty first within the 36-team desk on seven factors.

“Judging from final season, you’re searching for 10 or 11 factors to qualify,” O’Neill added. “It will not be simple, however Celtic have two residence video games and the arrogance is within the aspect now.”

Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy seems near being appointed as Rodgers’ everlasting successor and O’Neill thinks Celtic are properly positioned for the brand new man in cost, whoever it might be.

“He has acquired some gamers who’re large winners,” O’Neill mentioned. “I am certain he’ll lean on a few of these lads after which it is about enhancing a number of the different gamers.

“The restoration of confidence is large and it is protecting it going after that.

“Successful away from house is terrific – it is not simple away from residence in Europe. It provides them perception that they’ll come and compete.”