Hearts are in Austria for the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round clash against Sturm Graz. New boss Wouter Vrancken takes charge of his first competitive match as the Jambos look to secure group stage football.
Milne named captain for Champions League debut
Harry Milne will captain Hearts tonight, seven years after playing in the Highland League with Cove Rangers. Vrancken confirmed the left-back will lead the side out with club captain Craig Halkett injured.
Sturm Graz captain expects tough test
Sturm Graz skipper Jon Stankovic expects Hearts to pose a challenge similar to Celtic and Rangers, who his side faced in last season's Europa League. Graz beat Rangers 2-1 at home and lost 2-1 to Celtic in Glasgow.
Vrancken calls for guts in Graz
Wouter Vrancken urged Hearts to show guts and take a step closer to the Champions League. He could unleash summer signing Amadou Ba-Sy, who scored a double in a friendly win over Rayo Vallecano after illness. Victory over two legs would guarantee at least Europa League group stage football.
