Dalgish believes the way the two young full-backs have settled into the first team squad so seamlessly has given everyone connected with the club a boost.
"It's more difficult for youngsters to break through these days, but their fortune has been we have had a lot of injuries so they have gone in sooner than they should have," he said.
"You need a bit of luck in this life. Those two lads have had a bit of luck at the moment, being in the right place at the right time and being able to play football. And we've had a bit of good fortune, in that the Academy in the last 18 months has been really productive. It's an opportune moment for everybody. They have come in and done themselves the power of good.
"Also, in a strange way, seeing some young faces in there has given the other first team players a lift."