Robbie Neilson has named his Hearts starting XI to face FC Zurich.
The Jambos go into the Europa League play-off clash trailing Swiss champions FC Zurich by a single goal after a 2-1 defeat in the first-leg showdown last week. Lawrence Shankland had fired the Gorgie men ahead from the penalty spot but the hosts hit a quick-fire double to turn the game on its head before half-time.
Hearts held firm to keep the tie firmly alive ahead of the Tynecastle return and they will now run out to a sell-out crowd as they hope to use the atmosphere and home advantage to create a little history and a special night for their fans. Not only is a spot in the group stage up for grabs to the winner, but qualification also comes with a big financial boost.
It's not all doom and gloom with the Europa Conference League already in the bag regardless of what happens tonight but for Neilson and his troops, all eyes will be on Europe's second tier competition as they bid to add to the feel good factor after Celtic and Rangers reaching the Champions League group stages.
Both clubs have landed glamour ties in the shape of Real Madrid and Liverpool and Hearts will be dreaming of something similar should they overcome FC Zurich.
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Hearts XI: Gordon, Smith, Rowles, Kingsley, Forrest, Devlin, Grant, Cochrane, McKay, Boyce, Shankland.
Subs: Stewart, Haring, Mackay-Steven, Atkinson, Halliday, Neilson, Sibbick, Smith, Ginnelly, Pollock.
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