Chris Cadden hailed the impact of Shaun Maloney as he reflected on getting his first Hibs goal since joining at the beginning of the year.
The midfielder scored his side's second in their 3-1 win over Dundee United at Tannadice on Sunday, but was quick to divert attention away from himself - insisting the win was the important thing.
The 25-year-old also pointed to the immediate impression made by Maloney, who has barely been out of the analysis suite, working on how and where Hibs need to improve.
Cadden said of his first goal: "It's been frustrating. I had a couple of chances last year and I had a couple in the first half against United.
"It's good just to get the goal, but it's not about me – it's about helping the team and getting a win. To contribute to that is great for me.
"We were very good in the first half. They had a wee spell but then we went on and scored and we were pretty comfortable. I think we deserved the win."
Cadden applauded the influence of Maloney since joining just over a week ago.
"It's been difficult because we've got so many games," he added.
"The gaffer has been doing a lot of work in the analysts' room and showing us what he wants us to do, giving us little bits of pieces here and there.
"He’s been great ever since he came in. The style of football he wants to play suits our players and it's enjoyable to play in.
"The first two games have been great and I've really enjoyed it. You can tell it's going to be good, it's about getting possession of the ball.
"We'll get a wee break, come back in and have some good time on the training pitch. That will help us as well.
"The system suits me, up and down, using my legs and energy.
"That's what I pride myself on, being fit and getting up and down for 90 minutes, getting crosses into the box."
