“He’s here this morning and, over the next few days, he’ll join in with the boys in training,” said Alex.

“He’ll be at the club for the best part of a fortnight — it’s a long way to come just for a couple of days — so he’ll get a good opportunity to show what he can do.”

The Dark Blues’ only injury concern from the thumping 4-0 win at Gretna is Andy McLaren, but the manager is confident the striker will be fit for the visit of Queen of the South at the weekend.

“Andy has a slight calf strain, but it’s nothing serious and I’m sure he’ll be OK for Saturday,” added Alex.

Meanwhile, despite turning them over on their own patch at the weekend, the Dens gaffer still thinks Gretna are the team to beat when it comes to winning the title.

“Saturday was a great win for us, but it has not really changed my opinion of how the league is going to pan out.

“Gretna are still the team everyone has to aim for and, if someone finishes above them, I think they will be champions.

“The squad Rowan (Alexander) has at his disposal gives them an advantage, because, while most of the other teams couldn’t cope with losing two or three players, they have enough quality in reserve.

“We have proved you can compete with them and I’m sure that will have given other teams a lot of heart.”