JAMIE AND THE MAGIC TOUCH

Irish winger McGrath relishing Hoilett partnership at Easter Road and former Pat's man says he's a 'wizard'

- BY ANDY NEWPORT

JAMIE MCGRATH is planning to weave his magic at Hibs after being reunited with the 'wizard' Junior Hoilett.

The Irish playmaker made an instant impact with a goal in his Easter Road debut, as Hibs edged Rot-Weiss Essen 3-2 in a friendly ahead of their upcoming Europa League qualifier.

But it was Hoilett's trademark top-corner finish that left McGrath purring, as the former Aberdeen teammates reunited to impressive effect.

The match also gave fans their first look at summer signings Raphael Sallinger and Josh Mulligan, with all three new recruits showing early promise.

Delighted McGrath said: "Junior's an absolute wizard. I grew up watching the Premier League and you're looking at him week in, week out playing.

"So to play with him now, it's class to learn off him every day.