Dundee midfielder Jesse Curran admits Dens Park is a more joyful place after their recent run.

Jim McIntyre has led Dundee off the bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership ahead of Saturday’s trip to Kilmarnock following a four-match unbeaten run.

Curran feels hard work has been the main ingredient to their improvement as McIntyre beds himself in following Neil McCann’s departure and he is eyeing an even happier environment.

The Australian said: “We are four now unbeaten and if we take that into Kilmarnock I feel we will do well.

“You can tell everyone’s a lot more joyful and happier in the club. Obviously we still have a lot of work to do, we are not there yet.

“If we keep this run going and hopefully get further up the table, it will be more joyful.

“It’s just hard work and people coming together. There’s a different face and a different atmosphere as well.”