The search for a successor to Gordon Strachan, who was fired in October following the failure to reach this summer’s World Cup, is continuing after top target Michael O’Neill opted to remain with Northern Ireland.

Ahead of Hibs’ trip to Celtic, Hoops manager Brendan Rodgers urged the SFA to approach fellow Northern Irishman Lennon.

Asked about those comments, Lennon said: “It’s very flattering. When you have a manager of the calibre of Brendan talking about you like that then it’s much appreciated. 

“I’m not canvassing for the job but from a personal point of view it means a lot.

“I’m the Hibs manager, I know the job’s available, but there’s been no contact and I’m sure they’ve got umpteen contenders for the job. 

“I think it’s a very good job. Michael has turned the job down now, but that happens.

“We’ve seen that at big clubs where the number one contender doesn’t take the job for different reasons, and I’m sure there are many other candidates who would like to take the job on.

“It’s something I’ve not given much consideration to. I enjoy the day-to-day stuff but the more you think about it, maybe at some stage it might be something that tickles your fancy.” 

Lennon, who led Hibs to the Championship title last season before signing a new three-year deal in September, added: “I’m really happy. I took a bit of a  calculated risk to take this job on, but I knew we could take the club places and thankfully that’s the way it has panned out so far. 

“I’m 18 months into the job and there’s still a lot of work to be done, but I’m satisfied with the progress that’s being made and we’re playing a decent brand of football.”