SOCCEROOS star Mark Milligan has again been singled out for praise by club boss Neil Lennon after a strong start to life at Scottish side Hibernian.

Milligan has started three times since arriving at the club, and Hibs are yet to concede with him in the starting XI.

“It’s no coincidence since he has come into the team we are unbeaten and keeping clean sheets,” Lennon said.

Hibernian manager Neil Lennon has praised Mark Milligan Source: Getty Images

“I think he is a tremendous asset. It was a difficult week for him because he hasn’t played much football and then he was thrown in at the deep end.

“But he has come through it with flying colours and once we get him recovered and refreshed I think we will probably get even better performances from him – he’s my kind of player.”

The versatile Aussie has been deployed in defensive midfield for the Scottish club, and appears to have made a flying start. He is also adept as a centre-back and started each of Australia’s three World Cup games in the heart of defence.

Milligan finally landed his dream European move after years of issues revolving around work permits and the like.

Australia's Mark Milligan takes on Antoine Griezmann of France at the World Cup Source: AAP

The 33-year-old was one of one of eight new signings over the summer, and Lennon maintains that despite a strong start, his team are a work in progress.

“People keep asking me, but I am not bothered,” the manager said.

“I am working on change here, transition, the style of football. The football is still very, very good but we have had a difficult week in terms of the volume of games and the amount of effort the players have put in.”

“We don’t have the biggest of squads but they are giving me everything at the minute which is all I can ask for.”