Roy McBain has worked his way back into Inverness boss Terry Butcher's first-team plans and hopes to use the relegation run-in to secure a new deal.

The 34-year-old has played a pivotal part in the Caley Thistle engine room of late, helping the club remain unbeaten in their post-split matches, which leaves them needing just a win at Rugby Park to secure their Premier League status.

McBain will be granted a testimonial if he is around next season, but the Inverness veteran is happy to be playing on a regular basis.

He said: "I missed a few games when the manager came in but I'm enjoying it immensely. Until the day I stop playing I don't think I'll stop learning new things, you never stop learning which could increase the longevity on your career and Terry Butcher's helped me out.

"The gaffer's explained contract talks are on hold until we are safe and I'm no different. I'm not in any rush and will take each game one at a time starting with Kilmarnock on Saturday where hopefully we can get a result."