HOW THE SUMMER SIGNINGS FARED

ALAN FORREST

SCORED within a few minutes of coming on at right wing-back. Took a touch and was composed.

His second was even better, finding the top corner. Showed a constant willingness to beat his man, as he apparently has in training, impressing his new team-mates and coaches alike. Surprise not to see him playing in the front three but versatility will be vital this term.

LEWIS NEILSON

SLOTTED in on the right of the back three and had a really impressive 45 minutes last night.

Looked assured in possession bringing the ball out and picked out Gary Mackay-Steven with a couple of brilliant passes.

Physically looked the part over 90 minutes, although wasn’t required to do a massive amount of defending by the limited opposition. .

ALEX COCHRANE

A SOLID but unspectacular return to life in maroon for Cochrane. In his familiar left wing-back position, his was more of a back-up role as Mackay-Steven carried Hearts’ main threat ahead of him. His understanding with Stephen Kingsley that developed last season was evident. Their dovetailing was a big part of the club’s success last season.

JORGE GRANT

CAME on in the middle of the park at half-time and was almost immediately involved in the second goal. Played deeper than he probably will going forward.

But his eye for passes and execution of them were clear to see. More than once he turned defence into attack with pinpoint balls to feet between the lines, which could be an effective weapon for the Jambos.