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Severin back for United Dundee United defender Scott Severin could return for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Inverness following a five-month lay-off with an ankle injury. Severin`s return comes at a welcome time for United with Garry Kenneth not yet fully fit following a knee injury and Darren Dods (knee) still out. Craig Conway (thigh) is out for another fortnight, while midfielder Prince Buaben is suspended. Peter Houston insists United only need to cast their minds back to their early-season setback at the hands on Inverness to know the Highlanders pose a serious threat at Tannadice. SPL new boys Caley Thistle ran amok 4-0 at Tannadice in an encounter which sent a warning to the rest of the top flight. And Houston, whose Tangerines side could clinch a top-six place with a victory, knows the outcome of their last league clash on Tayside serves as a timely reminder ahead of their Clydesdale Bank meeting. Houston said: "Inverness are a free-flowing side on their day as we found to our cost earlier in the season. "They hit top form that day while we were well below par so we don't need any reminding of what they're capable of. "They have players like Johnny Hayes and Adam Rooney who can really turn it on when they want to. "Rooney is an excellent striker and we'll need to keep a close eye on him along with some other players they have in their team. "They'll be disappointed from the way thing went the other night against Celtic in the Scottish Cup. "But with two guys like Terry Butcher and Maurice Malpas at the helm they'll definitely be looking to bounce back at the earliest opportunity." United can make sure of their top-half status and their manager reckons his players would deserve all the credit should they secure it. Houston, whose side have chalked up four straight SPL wins, said: "It would be a good achievement for us considering how many games we've had recently. "It's been well-documented they've been coming thick and fast but all credit to the players for their approach and application over the past few weeks. "They're a fit bunch of lads anyway who look after themselves well away from the field. "I'm going to give them a few days off next week ahead of the Scottish Cup replay at Motherwell on March 29. "It would mean a well-earned rest for all they've been through and I don't think anyone could begrudge them that. "In the meantime, I'm asking them for one big push in the Inverness game and then they can enjoy a bit of a break. "I'm basically asking for more of the same from them. "They did fantastically well to beat Hearts with two goals in the last seven minutes in midweek. "That said everything you need to know about them so hopefully they can do the same in this game and keep the run going." Inverness have an unchanged squad. Irish wingers Jonny Hayes and Aaron Doran are pushing for more involvement after returning from injury late in the Scottish cup defeat by Celtic on Wednesday.David Proctor (hamstring) and Dani Sanchez (hand) are again on the sidelines.