Heckingbottom wants to see improvement from Hibernian ahead of new season

Hibernian manager Paul Heckingbottom insists his team still need to improve ahead of the start of the league campaign, despite overcoming Arbroath 3-0 in Tuesday’s Betfred Cup clash. Flo Kamberi and Scott Allan scored at either end of the first half before substitute Fraser Murray struck the third in the 87th minute. Victory at Elgin City in Friday’s televised clash will see Hibs progress in the competition as Group C winners. However, Heckingbottom admits the outing against Arbroath was not flawless. He said: “There were lots of things we did well, lots of things we didn’t do so well and which need to be better. “The big difference was getting an early goal. We could’ve scored umpteen and they had one effort on target. “In three games we’ve conceded three efforts on target, which is unbelievable. “But it’s unbelievable that we’ve only scored six goals from the number we’ve created.” Heckingbottom, meanwhile, has played down reports of Oli Shaw attracting interest from English sides Blackburn, Barnsley and Wigan. He said: “What do you want me to say on it? The amount of stuff I read that’s rubbish. No-one has spoken to me, whether it’s someone trying to drum up interest.” Arbroath manager Dick Campbell said: “I’m disappointed but I’m not angry, you can’t play against teams and give the ball away like we did and not get hurt for it. “It was like watching a training game for Hibs.” Gareth Bale scores but misses penalty as Real Madrid beat Arsenal in shootout Leicester do not need to sell Maguire – Rodgers Callum Hudson-Odoi agrees new Chelsea contract – reports Jim Goodwin frustrated as St Mirren draw another blank Shoot-out victory not enough to keep St Mirren in Betfred Cup Manchester United clinch €75m deal for midfielder as Real Madrid close in on Paul Pogba Andy Mitten speaks to Andreas Pereira: “I was angry; I didn’t speak with anybody for a week” 28 red hot fantasy football tips Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos jets in to complete Arsenal move – report 10 overpriced transfers that absolutely worked out