Docherty on 'leader' Murray, Shaughnessy return & Collum praise

Dundee manager Tony Docherty has been speaking to the media prior to Saturday’s Premiership trip to Ross County.

Here are the key lines:

• On goalkeeper Jon McCracken’s Scotland call-up for the recent Nations League games, Docherty said it is "a huge motivational factor" for the rest of his squad.

• Docherty says Simon Murray, who will take the captain's armband from Luke McCowan, is "a leader" who thrives on responsibility.

• He is expecting a tough game at Ross County but points out "we are in good form" and has highlighted the importance of staying focussed, adding there is a fine line between confidence and complacency.

• Docherty has praised Willie Collum for better communication since he was appointed the SFA's head of referees, saying it should only benefit the Scottish game.

• The Dundee boss wouldn’t give a timescale on when Joe Shaughnessy will be back but said the centre-back is "ahead of schedule".

• Team news: Charlie Reilly and Clark Robertson are close to returning, but this weekend's game is likely to be too soon.