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Head coach Critchley praised his side for being “clinical” on the break at Dens, as well as looking resolute defensively.<\/p>\n
Dundee, it should be said, were abject, but Hearts’ attacking threat contributed to such fecklessness.<\/p>\n
Central to that was the return of the talismanic Lawrence Shankland. <\/p>\n
The Scotland international had only scored four all season, having netted 31 last term, and missed most of Hearts’ January fixtures before returning last weekend.<\/p>\n
However, it was his instinctive finish that started the rout on Saturday and his all-round play added real cohesion to his side in the final third. <\/p>\n
His partnership with Elton Kabangu also looks to have promise, with the Belgian scoring twice. <\/p>\n
“Lawrence has looked like the real deal in training,” Critchley said. “Maybe he just needed that little break to freshen himself up physically and mentally. <\/p>\n
“And Elton is a brilliant person to have around every day. He is so positive. Brilliant with his team-mates, a humble guy, and a constant threat. He wants to score goals.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n