Dodgson grateful for Dundee 'learning curve'

Owen Dodgson believes he has grasped the chance to show what he can do by impressing during "a big learning curve" at Dundee.

The left-back arrived on loan from Burnley in January having spent the first half of the campaign with Barnsley in England’s League One.

Dodgson, 21, has cemented his place in the Dark Blues side, particularly since an injury to Liverpool loanee Owen Beck.

“Owen is obviously a very good player, I get along with him very well, was gutted about his injury, for myself I just had to keep that steady head and be ready for my chance and when it came I feel like I have taken it," said Dodgson.

"The first half the season I was at Barnsley and I feel like the standard in both leagues is very high with some good opposition.

"The last few games I have played against Celtic and Rangers, massive for myself, being young and looking at these big teams."

Dodgson is in line to make his 15th Dundee appearance in Saturday's trip to face third-place Hearts as Tony Docherty's men bid to keep their slim European hopes alive.

“For myself it has been a big learning curve, highs and lows," he added. "These last few games are vital, I have just got to keep improving and showing what I have got.

"I am on loan here at the moment, I have to give my all the last three games, that is the most important thing, then we will go back to Burnley in pre-season and see what the situation is.”