Dark Blues full-back fired up for Tynecastle return

near the standards we are capable of but I thought against Inverness we were full of energy despite playing two games in four days.

“Considering the performance, we deserved more than two goals.

“We probably should have got a clean sheet at the end but the most important thing was the three points.

“We had spoken before the game saying that one of the aims was to get a clean sheet as we haven’t had one in a while.

“But, the way we play, we are a very attacking team.

“I think last year, we were probably the opposite and didn’t create many chances while not conceding many.

“We just need to find that balance of keeping clean sheets and continuing to score the same amount of goals.”

Since taking the job, Dundee boss James McPake has stressed how a string of victories can transform a team’s league position in the Championship.

Marshall agreed, saying: “Yes, it is. To be fair, we went on a halfdecent run when we were eight games unbeaten.

“But all the teams that have done well and won this league have put a string of wins together.

“I think that’s what we should do.

“We obviously have Tuesday night to build on and we will be looking to go on a run and get as many victories as we can.”

Dundee are likely to again be without playmaker Charlie Adam as he self-isolates following a Covid-19 diagnosis.

His absence is being felt, as Marshall confirmed.

He said: “Charlie is a big character and he is brilliant to play next to.

“I think we have linked up well this season down the left-hand side.

“He is a big miss but we have a good squad.

“Max Anderson came in on Tuesday night and was brilliant so we have cover there.

“But hopefully we can soon get Charlie back and playing the way he was before.”

Meanwhile, as well as the benefits for football as a whole, Marshall will be hoping that when lockdown finally lifts he can get to a proper hairdressers’ shop.

He explained: “For the Friday night game against Arbroath, my hair was too long and was getting in my eyes.

“So I just said to my girlfriend on the Sunday to just shave it off.

“She didn’t do a very good job and I am kind of regretting it now.

“It is at that awkward stage so I might have to get it shaved off again.

“She has had two or three chances to cut my hair but I think I will have to wait this time for the barbers to open again to get it done properly.”