THE ambition for Hearts is to prove that they can compete with the Old Firm week in, week out and challenge the big two rather than just be the third force in the Premiership.
But Lawrence Shankland knows the Jambos must prove themselves over the course of 90 minutes first and foremost after losing a one-sided affair to Rangers on Wednesday night.
An Alfredo Morelos brace and Malik Tillman effort were ultimately what separated the sides at Tynecastle but the margin of victory could have been far greater for the visitors.
