'We wanted to show everyone we're ready for final push'

Celtic's Adam Idah (L) celebrates with Alistair Johnston (C) and Arne Engels (R) after scoring to make it 3-0 uring a Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup Semi-Final match between St. Johnstone and Celtic at Hampden ParkPublished

After the shock loss at St Johnstone two weeks ago, much was made of Celtic's reaction to such a rare defeat.

Brendan Rodgers ordered his side "to do something" against the Perth side in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final, according to Arne Engels.

Four goals in 12 fantastic first-half minutes ended the tie as a contest before the break, with Jota wrapping up the dominant win after the break as Celtic set up a final showdown with Aberdeen.

The "energy and motivation"…