Dundee manager Neil McCann says his squad is even better than he expected.

McCann, who will take charge of his first game as manager of the Dens Park club on Saturday, says he has been more than impressed with how the squad have adapted to his new training regime.

The new boss insists confidence is high despite the club's position in 11th place in the Scottish Premiership.

He said: "I gathered the players in Thursday, Friday, and did some brilliant work on the pitch and was very impressed.

"I was even more positive after the two sessions with the guys because what I asked of them was tough but they absolutely excelled.

"They gave me maximum work effort but within that they had some real high quality so I went away over the weekend a real happy guy."

He added: "Having worked extremely hard over Thursday and Friday I just wanted them to get away with their families and forget about the football and everything that has gone because it's in the past and come back rejuvenated after a couple of days at home.

"Then Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday has been absolutely on the money, I'm so happy with them."

McCann praised his players for quickly taking on board his methods.

He said: "[There is a] huge amount of confidence and I can see that in the guys that they have immediately bought into what I have been trying to do.

"I've got my own standard that I am trying to implement and they are right up there, face on, meeting the challenge.

"I can see their confidence in what we are doing, I can see them enjoying it, there is a real competitive edge to them and that makes me happy I must admit."