Mullen's mission

Cup hero Fraser Mullen is hoping he did enough against Inverness CT on Saturday to keep his place against Dundee tomorrow.

The 19-year-old impressed in his first appearance of the season as the Jambos edged past the Highlanders after a penalty shoot-out in the semi-final of the Scottish Communities League Cup at Easter Road.

Although desperate to be involved in the final on March 17, the full-back knows that with important league matches coming up before then, he'll need to make the most of any opportunities to impress manager John McGlynn.

"It was a great experience to play my first game of the season in a cup-tie like that," he said. "I didn't think I would be playing at the start of the week but now want to try to stay in the team by working hard in training and making the most of any chances.

"You dream of playing in finals and everybody will want to play at Hampden Park so we have to keep doing our best.

"The next game is the most important one for us, though, and it's important we beat Dundee tomorrow and put another three points on the board. I'm hoping to be involved but it will be up the manager what team he puts out."

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