Edwards calls for one last push in pursuit of Europe

we’ve said that too often,” noted Edwards bluntly.

“We’ve then missed out on chances to put distance between ourselves and the teams around us. Sunday was our chance to open up a four-point gap over the teams behind us, yet the goals we conceded weren’t like us at all. They were so easy.

“We just gifted Hearts three goals that you shouldn’t really even see in professional football.”

Another by-product of United’s collapse against the Jambos was truly splendid goals by Dylan Levitt and Edwards becoming mere footnotes.

Levitt’s was a silky, jinking solo run and cool finish, while Edwards thundered home a ferocious drive from distance to bring the score back to 2-2.

It was the second time Edwards has netted a wonder-goal in a losing effort against Hearts this term – and he is determined to find the net with more regularity, and with more satisfactory outcomes.

“My last goal was at Hearts away (5-2 defeat, November 6) and that’s far too long,” Edwards added.

“I usually get my fair share over a season and I’ve only got four this time. I feel like I should have three or four more, given my size and ability in the air.

“I’m happy to shoulder that responsibility and say I should be doing better.”