Don Cowie wants his Ross County side to be more “clinical” in front of goal as they head into matchday five in the Scottish Premiership having scored only one goal.

Although the County boss praised his side for the number of opportunities they’ve created, he insisted they need to take those chances against Dundee on Saturday in their next match.

“Goals change games, it’s important,” said Cowie. “It’s about being clinical, it’s about taking the opportunities when they come. Against Dundee United we were excellent for 45 minutes and created a number of opportunities and didn’t take them.

“Against Aberdeen it was fine margins, an offside goal that there’s not much in but it’s given and then you get a penalty. That’s what you work hard for, to get these opportunities.

“Then it’s about taking them when they come along, but I’ve got every faith that if we keep doing what we’re doing those goals will come.

Dundee sit in sixth after winning one and drawing three of their first four games in the league and Cowie believes the Dens Park club have manager Tony Docherty to thank.

“Since Tony’s gone in, they’ve been excellent, really consistent. They started this season extremely well. It’s going to be a tough game, it’s one that we’re looking forward to and we’re ready for it.”

Saturday also sees a familiar face return to Dingwall in former County striker Simon Murray.

“We all know about Simon in terms of what he brings to the game, he’s a real threat, he’s someone who’s confidence is sky high right now on the back of last season, so we’re going to have to be on guard for that.”