Liam Boyce has backed Lawrence Shankland to burst the 20-goal barrier for Hearts.
Tynecastle legend John Robertson was the last player to achieve that feat some time ago but the Jambos striker is convinced his team-mate will hit that total and beyond after a stunning start to the campaign that has him already on 14 goals in all competitions including 11 Scottish Premiership strikes to date after his double against Kilmarnock.
Robbie Neilson was desperate to bring the Scotland international to the capital club over the summer after working with him at Dundee United. His patience and insistence on getting a deal over the line is paying off for the Gorgie boss. Boyce - out injured with an ACL but tied up to a fresh contract - believes Shanks is the perfect striker for Hearts and will '100 per cent' fire 20 goals and more this campaign. He told the Scottish Sun: “Lawrence will do it, 100 per cent. We knew as soon as he came in that he’s the perfect forward for our team.
