St Johnstone youngster Fran Franczak set for more opportunities after impressing manager Craig Levein

Rising St Johnstone star Fran Franczak is catching the eye of new manager Craig Levein.

The 16-year-old from Aberfeldy was handed his Premiership debut earlier this season under previous boss Steven MacLean.

Franczak was back on the bench for the trip to Tynecastle last weekend and, while he did not get on this time, Levein anticipates throwing him into the action soon.

“I put Fran on the bench on Saturday and I toyed with bringing him on,” Levein admitted. “I’ve not seen him play yet but what I’ve seen in training has been good.

“In the fitness stuff he’s been up the front all the time. That’s pleasing.

“It doesn’t look like it will be too long before he gets an opportunity.”