Saints boss Wright is full of praise for rock-solid defence

and moved to within two points of Hearts in third.

Wright said: “My goalkeeper’s not had a lot to do but that shows you the quality and where he would be ready to play at a higher level. He’s had nothing to do and he produces a save like he did. So his concentration levels are high.

“I thought the two full-backs [Richard Foster and Scott Tanser] were excellent. But the two centrebacks were rocks, unbelievable. I think Jason and Joe are forming a really good partnership and both of them are improving, Jason on the ball as well.”

Killie boss Steve Clarke also hailed his defence following backto-back shut-outs and a run of just one defeat in nine games that sees them sit fourth in the table.

He said: “Before we went to Hearts, we spoke about being more solid and not giving a goal away. We managed to do that again, which means we take a point home. If you defend well, it gives you a platform to go and win the game but we couldn’t quite get the victory.”