Win in Inverness can keep club’s title charge on track

can do by getting the assist, I was happy with that.

“I think we knew it was going to be a tough game. You can’t look at it and think ‘they’re bottom of the table, this should be another win’ – it was always going to be a tough game.

“To go out there, battle like we did and get the three points was really important for us.

“It’s good to go out there and you have to be switched on, even after we got the goal.

“It was a bit of a battle but we knew we needed the win on Tuesday. To get that was really important for us.

“Obviously, the most important thing was the three points and moving on to Inverness tomorrow.”

Appere provided a terrific assist for Shankland to nod the winner in off a post but, rather than take the praise for his excellent delivery from the left, he was quick to praise Shanks for what he brings to the table, not only for the team but for Appere as a young player.

“It was an alright ball in but it’s the header. It’s a great finish again from him.

“To have somebody like that to just put the ball into and win you the game like that is just brilliant.

“He was giving me advice throughout the game again and, even in training, he’s a great player to learn off.”

With the Dundee derby coming around next Friday, Appere hopes to be involved again after scoring in the last one.

“Hopefully, I can get some game time in the derby and I’m looking forward to that. But, first thing’s first, we’ve Inverness tomorrow.”