Why Hibs are 'really lucky' to have QPR's Dillon Barnes in their ranks

Manager Jack Ross believes Hibs are “really lucky” to have Dillon Barnes as their back-up goalkeeper.

Dillon Barnes is put through his paces at Hibs training.

The 24-year-old stopper is on a season-long loan from QPR and has played all four of the Hibees’ Betfred Cup ties so far, the latest being a 4-1 win over Dundee.

Barnes has been standing in for No.1 Ofir Marciano while he is away on international duty with Israel and Ross is pleased with what the Englishman has done when given the chance.

"When Dillon came here, he understood the situation with Ofir being our first choice, but we've been really lucky that we've brought someone in who has been a good goalkeeper and he's also got really good character,” said Ross.

"He trains very well. I was really pleased for him because he knew he was going to play in these cup games and this was the most difficult of them. Although he didn't get his clean sheet, his overall performance was really good.”

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