Hibernian striker Abdessalam Benjelloun wants to put World Cup heartache behind him and help Hibernian to a top three finish. The Moroccan saw his hopes of playing at South Africa next summer dashed following the recent 3-1 qualifying loss to Gabon.

John Hughes' third-placed side are just two points adrift of league leaders Rangers ahead of next Saturday's trip to Ibrox, and Benjelloun claims they are capable of finishing runners-up this season.

He said: "I think this year Rangers and Celtic and all the teams are similar so I think everyone can win and lose.

"It's not the same as before when the Old Firm were far away from the other clubs. I think this year we have a chance to be second or maybe third.

"I don't want to say champions but maybe second or third.

"Celtic drew which was good and Rangers won but we have a chance to go and beat them because, as I said, the level is the same.

"When Rangers are at home or away, they can lose.

"I think we have good players to play very good football."