That meant there was no room for fellow-trialists — Namibian striker Arend Von Stryck or Zimbabwean Brian Badza, who, in any case, is carrying an ankle injury.

Also sitting out today’s 90 minutes was Lee Wilkie.

The former Dundee central defender is trying to earn himself a contract at Tannadice, but, having already featured in two reserve games, the 26-year-old has only one more chance to convince Craig he is worth a deal.

“Lee won’t play today and we don’t have any reserve games next week because of the CIS Cup, so it’ll be another fortnight or so before he gets another game. Then we’ll have to make our minds up over what we are going to do,” added Craig.

Left-sided midfielder Barrau (23), who has had spells at Lyon and Walsall, turned down the chance to join Ross County last week in the hope of earning a move to a top-flight club.

Also featuring this afternoon was youngster David Goodwillie, who was set to partner the player/manager in attack.

Ankle injury-victim Steven Robb, meanwhile, may return to training later in the week.

“Steven could join in with the rest of the boys on Thursday, but it’s too early to say if he’ll be fit for the Inverness Caley game on Saturday,” added Craig.

Former Dundee United favourite Charlie Miller grabbed a late winner as Brann Bergen won 2-1 at Stabaek to remain top of the Norwegian League. Another ex-Tangerine, Robbie Winters, opened the scoring for the league leaders.