Smith returns to training with Hearts

Michael Smith has resumed training for Hearts ahead of the Premiership visit of Kilmarnock.

But fellow full-back Aaron Hickey has less chance of a return as he continues to undergo treatment for a groin problem.

Deadline day signing Marcel Langer could get his first taste of action while Peter Haring remains sidelined with pelvic trouble.

Kirk Broadfoot could make his first start for Killie since returning to the Rugby Park club on transfer deadline day.

The 35-year-old defender re-signed for Killie just five months after he had left for St Mirren and came off the bench in the 3-1 win over Ross County at the weekend.

Ross County are expected to have an unchanged squad for the visit of Livingston.

Callum Morris is working his way back from injury while Tom Grivosti has been having further tests on a foot problem.

Ross Stewart and Michael Gardyne remain out with hamstring injuries.

Boss Gary Holt will assess his Livingston squad ahead of the trip to Dingwall.

Dolly Menga, the Angolan forward who was recalled from a loan spell, has started back training this week.

St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin has no new injury worries for the visit of Hamilton.

Forward Seifedin Chabbi, who signed on loan until the end of the season from Turkish Super Lig side Gaziantep, is available.

Defender Jamie Hamilton is suspended for the visitors.

The 17-year-old was sent off for the second time this season in the 4-1 defeat by Celtic.