Dennis backs himself to find the net

Kristian Dennis is confident of getting among the goals at St Mirren following his move to Paisley.

The 30-year-old striker signed a two-year deal after scoring 15 goals last season to help Notts County reach the National League promotion final.

Dennis, who had spells with Stockport, Chesterfield and Macclesfield, goes straight into Jim Goodwin’s squad for the visit of Ross County today and he has backed himself to succeed at his new club.

Dennis said: “Definitely. No one else would if I didn’t believe in myself. I have that self confidence in front of goal and hopefully I will start showing that when I’m on the pitch.

“The manager said he wanted another striker and I fitted the bill.

“I had never ever thought about Scotland. I was still in negotiations with Notts County. They offered me a deal so I was still talking to them but as soon as this popped up it was too good an opportunity to turn down.”

Ross County boss Stuart Kettlewell hopes to welcome Blair Spittal back to his squad. The midfielder missed last week’s defeat by Dundee United with a thigh strain.