Ryan Edwards reckons Ross Graham will be thinking this football lark is "easy" now after his goal against Rangers took his fairytale Tannadice return to another level.
20-year-old Graham struggled for game-time on loan at Dunfermline earlier in the season and returned to Dundee United in January with his prospects looking slim.
But he has filled a hole in defence and established himself in Tam Courts' first team.
Since his debut against Celtic he's gone on to make five straight starts and he was firmly in the spotlight in their 1-1 draw with Rangers.
Graham headed in the opening goal and was involved in a number of controversial incidents, including a potential handball and a pull on Fashion Sakala which were both missed by Bobby Madden.
But teammate Edwards reckons it was another strong performance from the youngster.
And he says he'll be thinking it's "easy" now after emerging from the cold to become an important player for his boyhood team.
Edwards told The Courier : “Ross came back in January and was probably wondering where his season was going.
“He probably never dreamed he’d get a chance here after the way his loan at Dunfermline went. But he has come back and been thrown in.
“Ross must think it’s easy now. He has started five games and has four clean sheets and goal.
“What stands out for me is his attitude. He has always been ready, if called upon.
“He was certainly ready when his Scottish Premiership debut came at Celtic Park and he made his first start in the Dundee derby.
“He’s a Dundee United fan, a young lad who is playing as a supporter for the team.
“It’s what the crowd and club want to see.
“We all want young lads who have grown up in the area doing well for the club.
“He’s an old head on young shoulders. He has a calmness and composure on the pitch.
“If I can help Ross I will but I don’t want to take the credit for what he is doing. The credit should all go to Ross.”
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