Slaven’s up for it

® SLAVEN BILIC insists West Ham are ready to face Slovenian side NK Domzale tonight despite having to cut short their pre-season.

The Hammers play their first competitive match of the season tonight in the Europa League third qualifying round first leg – more than two weeks ahead of their Premier League opener at Chelsea.

But boss Bilic is sure his side are ready.

He said: “We have done everything we wanted to. But we had to compromise some things because the competitive games don’t start on August 15, they start on Thursday.

“It’s not ideal but I’m really pleased with the way we’ve trained.

“If we continue to work hard like this, with dedication and humility, we can expect good things.” CELTIC had Leigh Griffiths to thank for a precious away goal as Brendan Rodgers’ side came from behind to draw 1-1 with FC Astana in Kazakhstan, the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round tie.