Don’t write us off yet, says Saints manager Wright

St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright remained defiant after a 2-1 home defeat by FK Trakai.

The Lithuanians scored through Maksim Maksimov during a slick start and went on to complete a firstleg victory at Mcdiarmid Park in the Europa League first qualifying round.

Vaidotas Silenas restored their lead in spectacular fashion four minutes after Joe Shaughnessy headed a 32nd-minute equaliser and the visitors escaped a scare after their match-winner was sent off in the 82nd minute, when Graham Cummins failed to convert from six yards. Saints had other chances, with Blair Alston having a shot saved at 1-0.

Wright, pictured, said: “We lost it in the first half, even though we probably had the best chance in the first half with Blair. We started okay, but then allowed them too much time on the ball. “But I wouldn’t rule us out just yet. There is more to come from us. The players are disappointed with their performance.”