JIM LAUCHLAN will have the chance to impress DUNDEE boss Alex Rae when the Dark Blues face Maltese side Birkirkira on the Mediterranean island tonight, writes Ian Roache.

Fellow trialist Sean Webb, a Dutch striker and a Czech midfielder will also be given run-outs.

Recent signing Craig McKeown, who had to return home because of a groin problem, won’t find out the extent of his injury until next week.

DUNDEE UNITED will welcome loan signing Willo Flood back to Tannadice this morning before pre-season training begins in earnest.