People now expect us to beat Gers at Ibrox

LAWRENCE SHANKLAND says high-flying Hearts are brimming with confidence as they bid to pull off a statement win away to struggling Rangers on Saturday.

- By Anthony Brown

The Jambos have not won at Ibrox for 11 years and have not tasted victory there in the Premiership since March 2012.

However, Derek McInnes’ side — second only to Celtic in the table on goal difference — are being tipped by many to change that record this weekend against a Gers team under growing pressure after drawing all four of their league matches so far.

Hearts captain Shankland said: “People are expecting us to go there and get a result, and you need to enjoy that and thrive on that.That’s what we'll try to do.

“Where we are positivity-wise and the way we’ve started the season, we can go there and enjoy it.

“The important thing for us is being in a good place and everything about us is positive.