Former Celtic midfielder Paul Lambert has insisted the Scottish game has 'picked up' over the last few years.

The ex-Scotland international feels the Scottish Premiership has gotten better in recent seasons. 

Lambert, who won several trophies at Parkhead, was recently seen walking up the Celtic Way to deliver the league trophy to Ange Postecoglou's side in May.

Now the Champions League-winning midfielder has talked up the domestic scene in the country 

“The game in Scotland is looking strong at the moment," he told The Herald. "The national team is in a good place, there are some really good players around at the minute.

“Celtic are strong, Rangers obviously had their run to the Europa League Final last season, so they’re strong.

“It’s pretty much a similar situation as when I played. Celtic and Rangers were at the top, and it’s hard for anyone else to split that because of resources.

“But I think overall the Scottish game has certainly picked up in the last few years.”

The 52-year-old also spoke about a possible return to management after a spell away from the dugout.

When asked about whether he would be interested in taking on the vacant role at Fir Park, the ex-Motherwell man did not shy away from talking about his love for the club.

He continued: “I know the situation with Motherwell and what happened with Graham (Alexander), so I understand all of that.

“Maybe it’s a case of people putting two and two together and thinking that because I’m not working and have an affiliation with the club then I might look at it, but until I’m asked, I can never say whether I would say yes or no. People have to ask you.

“It’s always been a good club, Motherwell. I really enjoyed my time there, I really did. We had a right good side and a right good manager in Tommy McLean, and then in big Alex McLeish as well.

“I’ve got nothing but good things to say about the club. It’s always been a good club and I always look out for how their results go.”