Injury blow means St Johnstone fans may have seen last of loan star Lee Croft

A scan has revealed St Johnstone winger Lee Croft has torn his hamstring and his season looks like being over.

The on-loan Derby County man is expected to be sidelined for over six weeks, so he could have played his last game for the Perth club.

Croft pulled up during Saturday’s match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

The former England under-21 international’s injury is a big blow to Saints’ hopes of qualifying for Europe as the 26-year-old has been an important player for them since arriving in January.

Manager Steve Lomas will be at least three midfielders light for the Tayside derby against Dundee United at McDiarmid Park on April 21, as Jody Morris and Liam Craig are both suspended.

It is hoped Murray Davidson will return though as the battle for the European berths hots up in the last five games of the season.