Kieron Bowie bounced back from his Scotland disappointment with a goal and assist as Hibernian swatted aside Dundee in a comfortable 2-0 victory.

The striker – left out of the national team squad as they qualified for the World Cup – broke the deadlock on the half-hour mark with a well-taken effort before then setting up Jamie McGrath for the second.

The victory keeps David Gray’s side third in the Premiership table on goal difference ahead of Rangers, while the visitors, who have lost six of their last seven games – remain one point clear of basement team Livingston.

Hibs were out the traps quickly and could easily have broken the deadlock inside four minutes.

Martin Boyle cushioned a lay-off into Bowie’s path from a Nicky Cadden cross but the striker failed to make proper contact and

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