Hearts continued their impressive return to pre-season with a comeback win over English League Two side Tranmere Rovers.
The Jambos had won their four previous friendly encounters against FC Europa, East Fife, Spartans and Bonnyrigg Rose - scoring 17 goals in the process and conceding 0. But this was a step up from the part-time sides as they took on full-time opposition as they begin preparations for what it will be like playing Thursday-Sunday football next season.
Robbie Neilson and Co face a huge 26 games before the World Cup break with domestic and European football on the cards. A Europa League play-off spot is already secured and victory in that two-legged tie would secure a group stage spot. Defeat, and the capital club have the parachute of the Europa Conference League proper. This guarantees at minimum eight games on the big stage pre-Christmas on top of the normal schedule.
