MOTHERWELL youngster Craig Moore aims to continue to hit the heights at Fir Park - after being released from Hearts for being too small.

The forward has made a significant contribution to Stuart McCall's side in recent weeks as they chase a second-place Premiership finish, setting up three goals in as many games.

Moore made his Well debut in the away leg of the Europa League tie with Kuban Krasnodar in August and netted a sensational 30-yard equaliser moments into his league debut against the team that knocked him back.

The strike in a 2-1 win over Hearts was the perfect introduction to the Motherwell first team and he put in an impressive performance in a 2-0 win at Kilmarnock that marked his first start for the club.

Speaking about the goal against Hearts, he said: "Don't get me wrong, they treated me brilliantly, but they let me go so it was great to give that wee bit back to them.

"But I have wanted to kick on a wee bit more since that first goal. I've had chances and I should have had more goals, but it will come.

"I'm gaining experience. Coming on and scoring that goal straight away has probably been a stone round my neck as well.

People are expecting another goal, another goal. I've been expecting it as well, but as soon as it comes, more will come."

Moore's chances of scoring again were not helped by a two-month lay-off with a cracked rib, but he worked his way back into McCall's plans last month.

He wants to do all he can to help Motherwell achieve their goal of securing another season of European football.

"I've been happy with getting a couple of assists as well, but I think I should be scoring more," he told motherwellfc.co.uk

"Even after training putting in extra work, going up the gym, that will help me. It's all about hard work and determination.

"I've always had that and getting let go by Hearts has made me a wee bit more determined to prove everybody wrong as well. They let me go but I'll come back stronger."