Richie Foran: Inverness can only get stronger and better

Richie Foran insists his Inverness team can play better despite watching them record a 2-1 Betfred Cup win at Cowdenbeath.

The Highlanders are the early leaders in Group C after goals from captain Gary Warren and Ross Draper arrived either side of a Dean Brett strike.

Conditions made life difficult for both players, with a blustery wind and a bumpy surface causing problems.

And although Foran, who was making his dugout debut after replacing John Hughes earlier this summer, was satisfied with the victory, he reminded his players that he expects more from them.

He said: "I'm pleased with the result, I thought we deserved it.

"We hit the crossbar three times - their keeper (David McGurn) pulled off a few good saves.

"Overall, it's a deserved three points but we told the lads we expect a better performance, better passing. We were a bit slack to second balls.

"I enjoyed it in my first competitive game because I've got huge belief in all these players, they've all got talent.

"It wasn't the most enjoyable game to watch but I was calm and I have that trust and belief in my players.

"There's loads of football to play and we'll only get stronger and better."

Cowdenbeath manager Liam Fox, who is only 32, was also making his maiden appearance on the touchline and he handed debuts to 10 summer signings following an overhaul at Central Park.

He said: "Inverness are a very good side with some very good players. We're not going to be judged this season on how we do against the likes of Inverness.

"The wind spoiled the game, it wasn't one for the purists but there's positives to take there for us."

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