Like all those at Tynecastle Park, Cammy Devlin was impressed with Gerald Taylor as he made his debut for Heart of Midlothian in the 0-0 draw with Rangers.

The Australian midfielder also impressed and when he spoke to the media in the aftermath he expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance and development.

Devlin also spoke about the other debutants and playing alongside Jorge Grant. Read or listen to everything he said below:

How do you feel about the performance?

I think it was a strong performance. I think for parts of the game we had good control and we had the ball, which is definitely something we want to have this year. I feel like we came on leaps and bounds last year as a team under the new manager and we want to take that to another level now. I feel like last year we competed in these games but now I actually feel like we could have won that game. Obviously, they had chances, we had chances like any nil-nil draw. But I thought it was a strong performance. The energy and the will to win and win tackles was something that was just the basics of football and it's so important. I spoke after the game last week about that just being something that should be the norm when you're wearing a Hearts jersey. That's just an expectation, to show the basics and work as hard as you possibly can and then you get your rewards. Unfortunately, we didn't get the rewards in terms of a goal to win the game but I feel like we did in terms of the feeling after the game was positive and being back at home was such a good feeling. To feel that atmosphere, you definitely feel it when you're out on the pitch. I think it was a strong performance and I'm walking away thinking we're unlucky not to get a goal and win.

You've pushed Rangers hard but could you push them across the season as well?

It's only one game in so... our goal is to just be better than we were last season. I think that's something so important and I feel like if we do that, we're going to leave ourselves in a good position come May time next year. You don't want to look 38 games ahead. You want to just look next week when we've got Dundee away. That's the next hurdle in front of us. We want to get our first win of the season. I feel like we've got a really strong squad. I feel like the roles and responsibilities within the team are all so clear. You know what you're doing when you're out on the pitch. That's a good feeling when you're a player. You know exactly what you're supposed to be doing. I feel like we've got something that we've had since I've been here, but it's really strong. I feel the competition for places and the depth we've got within the squad is obviously really necessary with Europe. The next four to five months up until Christmas are going to be games every three, four days. Even after that, having competition for places at this club should be the norm. It just raises the levels in training. It's been really good, really positive. I feel after that game it's just another step in the right direction. Unfortunately, we didn't win, but hopefully next week we can get our first win.

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By far the strongest you've been as a squad since you've been here?

I think in terms of depth, yes. I feel like there are boys that will be disappointed they didn't play. Last season there were games I maybe didn't play and you're disappointed. You're a competitor. You just want to play every game, every minute. I feel like this is probably the strongest Hearts squad as a whole that we've had since I've been here. Obviously, since I first came here there have been some great players here but I feel like the depth in terms of if one player is not performing or unfortunately picks up an injury, the person that steps in is capable and everyone's willing. That only puts you in good stead for the season.

What did you make of all the debutants?

I was really impressed. I think whether you've come from the UK or whether you've come from Costa Rica like Gerald, like Kenny did last year like our Aussie boys did from Australia, it's hard coming into this environment. I think Scottish football is unique in terms of the atmosphere that Tynecastle brings. I haven't played abroad anywhere else, but I feel like you don't get that everywhere and the support they give you when they see that you're giving your all is second to none and you really do feel that. I was super impressed with everyone. The boys that have come from other Scottish teams, Yan, Spitz, Malachi coming on for his debut - the first time we met him was before the game and he comes in and that's unreal. That's the sort of culture we want to provide for those boys. I think when you come into a new team it can be daunting, but I feel like walking into our Hearts changing room, up at the Oriam and here at Tynecastle, is a welcoming environment. But yes, I was super impressed with everyone and hopefully, we can just build on that.

How did you find playing with Jorge Grant?

 Yes, I loved it. Like I said, the depth we've got is super. We've got great midfielders on the bench then there's a couple injured who have shown what they can do. So the competition for places is super. Granty is a top player and we’re good mates so we've spoken about wanting to play together as a partnership and we were fortunate enough to do that. I feel like we complement each other well. I personally don't think he gets the credit he deserves in terms of we all know what he can do on the ball. He's a creator, he's super in the final third. But the other side of the game, he works so hard. He's one of the fittest and I'm sure when we check his numbers he'll be up the top in terms of the ground he covered and the tackles. The little things that maybe you don't see from up here but on the pitch you really feel that. I feel like the connection we've got was on display and if that's to continue then so be it. Every player who comes in, like I've said a couple of times, is ready and waiting. The boys who maybe didn't start or the ones who are injured are watching, wanting to be the two. That's a healthy competition. I was really happy to play with Grant here. He's a great player.

Taylor like that in training?

He’s an exciting player, isn’t he? I feel like you want your full-backs, especially as a midfielder when they're playing the winger, there's someone always running off you. He really helped us in terms of stepping in front of Cortes. He was his man and won the ball. His pace is electric. He's an exciting prospect like all our new signings are. But like I said, it's only one game. You just want to keep everyone grounded. Every game is different. We go to Dundee, it'll be a different sort of challenge in many different ways. The away games are so tough. Last year at Dundee we were a really good side and we found it quite tough when we went there. You want to keep everyone grounded and just reset when we go back to training. But I think he himself and everyone, that was their first Hearts game. It was super exciting and impressive.

How does he stack up with the quickest players you've played with? One of the quickest off the standing staff?

He's super quick. I think when we do sprints at training, I try to go in the group behind him so I'm not looking so slow! He's so quick and it's such a powerful tool to have. I think pace wins everything. If you're quick, Kenny I think showed that many times. You feel like you're camped up and the ball goes long and he wins the ball. It helps so much and just relieves so much pressure for us. Yeah, Gerald's super quick but we've got a lot of quick boys in our team.