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‘I still need to work on my game’ says Dee youngster

NO one has worked harder than young Cammy Kerr to get himself established in Dundee’s first team under Paul Hartley.

Born and bred in the city, it has been a dream realised turning out for his boyhood heroes and the past few games has seen him shine playing as a wing-back.

It’s a position he feels suits him down to the ground, having started his career as a winger but then transformed into a right-back.

He said: “I think for myself it’s probably the easiest role to play as it combines both positions I’ve played.

“It gives you the licence to get up and down the park but you know your defensive duties when we haven’t got the ball.

“I have to tuck round like a fullback and cover, and I’m really enjoying playing there at the moment.”

Kerr made his first start for the Dee in April 2014 and, although he scored for Peterhead when he was on loan, his recent goal against Motherwell was his first for the Dark Blues in a competitive match.

In his usual humble manner, the 21-year-old was more pleased for the team rather than himself following the win.

“It meant a lot to score my first goal for the club. I’ve scored in friendlies but that’s not the same.

“The result was more important, though, and it was a great team performance with everyone pulling together.”

The goal came after good link-up with Craig Wighton, someone he relates to both on and off the park.

The pair spend time before training working on their touch and he sees first-hand how good Wighton is.

“I think we know what we get off of each other — we play head tennis before training and some of the things he does are amazing.”