Robbie Neilson has delivered a positive injury update on key Hearts duo Barrie McKay and Craig Halkett with the new Premiership season looming.
The Jambos have four friendlies against English opposition starting with Tranmere Rovers this evening as they bid to mimic what it will be like to play on the European stage this season. Two of the games will be away with travelling and training planned between to help get ready for the European adventure this season.
Two men who will be crucial to Hearts' chances are McKay and Halkett with Neilson outlining the latest news on the duo and his plans for the coming weeks for the pair. After tonight's clash they face Crawley Town on Saturday before a trip to English Championship outfit Preston North End with Stoke City then making the trip to Tynecastle next weekend.
