CELTIC defender Andreas Hinkel has been called up to the German national squad for next week's friendly against Norway.

Hinkel was brought in from the international wilderness last year when he was named in the squad for the World Cup double-headers against Liechtenstein and Finland.

Elsewhere, Paul Lambert has been named Manager of the Month for January at Colchester.

The former Celtic captain has led the League One side to three wins and two draws from the five games they have played since New Year.

Meanwhile, ex-Hoops striker Henrik Larsson has agreed a new contract at Helsingborgs.

The 37-year-old put an end to months of speculation by verbally agreeing a 12-month extension to his current deal.