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Alan Galindo

Lawrence Shankland reflects on Hearts goal as he admits Hibs ace Martin Boyle 'stole his thunder'

Lawrence Shankland says there is no better game to grab his first goal for Hearts - but admits Martin Boyle stole his thunder.

The Scotland international was a long term target for boss Robbie Neilson this summer as the Jambos boss looked to add to his attacking ranks as part of his transfer plans. The former Dundee United man has joined the likes of Alan Forrest, Kye Rowles, Lewis Neilson, Alex Cochrane and Jorge Grant in the capital and he made it the perfect start by notching the opener at Easter Road.

It looked set to be the winner for the Jambos but returning Hibs hero Martin Boyle climbed off the bench to hit a leveller with the last kick off the ball as he sent the home fans wild. He was only included in the squad after gaining clearance following his return from Al-Faisaly. Shanks admits the leveller so late on was a sickener and while he was delighted with his first strike for the club, a win would have made it much sweeter.

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