Goalkeeper Josh Rae says getting the chance to show what he can do between the sticks for St Johnstone has whetted his appetite to hold on to his place in the team.
The 24-year-old, who arrived on a two-year deal from Airdrieonians in the summer, began the season in goal but lost his spot when Ross Sinclair recovered from injury.
However, he was recently restored to the side following another injury to Sinclair. Now with both keepers now fit, Rae is determined to keep his place in the team.
“Obviously Ross was in and he was doing well, but I just worked hard in training and waited for that opportunity again,” Rae said.
“We push each other and get on really well, but it is just about keeping it going now and hopefully I can keep my place.
“At the start of the season it was difficult going straight into the team, I missed the last few months of last season so it was quite tough.
“But after dropping out of the team for a few games and getting back in, it has made me a lot hungrier to stay in there.”