Hibs new boy David Marshall reveals aims for new season as he speaks on Craig Gordon and Allan McGregor

The veteran goalkeeper has signed a two-year deal with the Easter Road side, which will take effect when his current contract with Queens Park Rangers expires at the end of next month.

Admitting he is ‘excited for the challenge’, the 37-year-old wants to restore Hibs to the upper echelons of the Scottish Premiership after the club finished a disappointing eighth last term after coming third the previous season.

"There’s an excitement building with the new manager being announced and I’m just delighted to be a part of that – hopefully it can lead to success next season,” Marshall said in his first interview since joining Hibs.

"He spoke about my experience but I’m just looking to perform. I’m coming off the back of an injury but I’m fit now.

“The manager wants a strong squad, we’ve got some good, young goalkeepers here as well so if I can help them on then that’s great but first and foremost it’ll be about performing and playing well for the team."

Marshall left Scotland for Norwich City in 2007 but has kept a close eye on the Scottish top flight during his time away.

“I’ve kept an eye on it as I’ve got a lot of friends that play in the league, but it’s been a long time since I played in the SPFL. I’m really looking forward to it,” he told Hibs TV.

“Ultimately Hibs should be looking to be the third best team in this country. European football has got to be a minimum aim for the club, and competing in cup competitions.

“We know there’s a hell of a lot of hard work needed to get there, but there’s no reason why we can’t. We want to be a strong top-six side battling for Europe every year; those are the demands we should put on ourselves.”

Marshall has completed more than 600 games at club and international level and his