Lawrence Shankland got his Hearts career off to the perfect start with a goal in their 2-1 pre-season friendly win against English Championship side Stoke City.
The striker was instinctively ready to pounce in the box after good work down the left from Robbie Neilson's men teed him up for a simple tap-in. Shankland only signed for Hearts the day before from Belgian outfit Beerschot, a year on from leaving the Jambos' Premiership rivals Dundee United, and finished off scoring with a half-volley.
A strong XI was fielded by Neilson as the capital club get set for league action beginning again next weekend versus Ross County. The day also doubled up as club ambassador Gary Locke's testimonial as fans got a chance to pay tribute to the Tynecastle legend who has both played and managed them.
