He said: “This group of players have experienced this kind of build-up to a big game over the last 20-odd months. We were in this position last year and have played some cup finals and semi-finals.

“They know in the big games there is always hype around them and there are outcomes that can be pretty special at the end of it.

'They’re human beings and they know what’s at stake and the potential of a positive result but they are pretty good at sticking to playing our football.'

“They will take that into the game but their focus will be clear on playing our football. It’s a difficult place to play. Hearts have plenty to play for and the beauty of it is that if we do win it, we will have to earn it and that’s how you want to do it.”

As the manager explained, the Tynecastle side do have plenty to play for as they look to finish third in the table under the new management of Steven Naismith.

Winning the league at Tynecastle therefore will not be straightforward and the Hoops boss will have the team ready for whatever the 90 minutes throws up.

He said: “It’s a great atmosphere and venue. It’s always a good game with a big game feel.

'For us to get the outcome we will have to earn it. Hearts still have plenty to play for and they’ve got a new manager in Steven Naismith who’s come in.'

“I don’t know him well but everyone I’ve spoken with rates him really highly. I like the way he’s gone about his business so far in terms of the way he speaks about what he wants to achieve.

“You don’t know with these games. It could be tense or a bit more open because both teams are looking for a result. We’ve just got to be ready for whatever game it is.

“The most important thing for us is to keep our head clear and focus on playing our football and making sure we don’t get too distracted by other things happening.”

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