And, while most of his club efforts this season have comes from his feet, Jocky believes the wee man also poses an aerial threat.

For that to produce goals, though, the Dark Blues gaffer knows the quality of service he gets from his team-mates will be all important.

“Leigh scored a very good header last night and that did not surprise me because, from working with him, I know he has a good spring when he jumps and he does not just let the ball hit his head, he attacks it,” he said.

“What no-one should lose sight of, though, is the quality of the ball in from Chris Maquire. It was superb and that’s what will determine how many headers he gets for us. A lot of fuss has been made down south about the number of headed goals Wayne Rooney is getting this season.

“As well as he’s done, most of them have been on a plate for him because the crosses into the box have been so good — his goal in the cup final on Sunday was an exception, but the one he hit the post with later on was a perfect example, because he didn’t have to move to get to it.

“It’s the same for any striker and, whether the balls into them are high or on the deck, they can only score regularly if the quality is right, so that means it is up to others in the team to make sure the delivery is right.”

Jocky was delighted to see Griffiths get among the goals and, while he was surprised Andrew Shinnie did not feature, was happy to know both would be returning to Dens tomorrow fit and well.

“For me, it was the perfect scenario. Griffiths played well and got the boost of a goal, but was only on for 25 minutes, so it will not have taken too much out of him.

“I was very surprised Shinnie did not start, never mind that he was an unused sub., but, again, what is important for me is that he is fit for our squad this weekend.”

On the home front, Richie Hart is a big doubt for Saturday’s game against ICT.