Valakari on Saints confidence, Celtic test & in-form Fowler

[SNS] St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Scottish Premiership match against Celtic (20:00 BST). Here are the key points: Valakari says his squad go into the game "with confidence" but know they are playing a team who always find ways to win. The Saints boss insists playing teams like Celtic is a reward for their promotion last season and believes his team are able to compete with the best on a game-by-game basis. The Perth side can take belief from beating Celtic in the past and, although it is now a very different Celtic team, Valakari says this is also a very different St Johnstone team. Saints "are realistic, humble" and "need to be our best", with Valakari admitting they "need to earn our luck" against the reigning champions. Striker Josh Fowler - currently the Premiership's top scorer - has "every right to be confident" about his ability as he has the personality to succeed. Team news: Jamie Gullan will miss the game after picking up an injury on Sunday but Josh Campbell is available after making his loan move from Hibernian.