Hibs boss John Collins has urged Scotland U21 winger Lewis Stevenson to stay patient as he battles to win a first team return.

"Lewis' form dipped a wee bit and we felt that he needed a break," revealed Collins.

"He has a lot of talent but he had played a lot of games and needed a rest. He'll be back though and will have a big role to play at Hibs because he's done very well whenever we have needed him."