“We showed character and guts to come back from two down and our effort was there for everybody to see.

“The Ross County game is one of the top ones in the division and we’ve got to go there and win.”

Both clubs are trailing First Division tabletoppers St Mirren, with Saints six points behind the Buddies and the Paisley side having played a game less.

Defender Simon Mensing is still out suspended and so St Johnstone will go north with the same pool which was on duty against Airdrie United.

Today, Owen met with some Saints fans at a special lunch held in the club’s Centenary Suite. The £12 lunch offer was quickly snapped up by fans eager to hear tales of Owen’s long football career. The event was the latest in a series of fans’ meetings Owen has been having.