Holt has Dolly Menga back from suspension and Scott Robinson pushing for a recall after a hamstring injury saw him drop to the bench.

But his team selection for Rugby Park will not be straightforward after the pair's reintroduction to the team.

"The two of them were excellent," Holt said. "They are going to run out of steam because they haven't played much first-team football.

"We use the reserves in the right way because I say to them if you don't play Saturday you play in a reserve game for fitness so you are ready to come in.

"The two of them took their chance and impressed and they have put their hat in the ring to start again on Wednesday. That's all you can ask for.

"It gives other boys a headache, who are coming back from injury or not in the team, they have to up their game again. That's what you want, boys who are hungry."

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