Heart of Midlothian won't be in action until a week on Sunday when they host league leaders Celtic at Tynecastle Park.

It will begin a big spell for the team with a trip to Ibrox and a home match against Livingston on the horizon before a Viaplay Cup semi-final at Hampden Park against Rangers.

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With the break in the domestic season, Hearts Standard reached out to subscribers, readers and Hearts fans for their questions for writers Joel Sked and James Cairney.

In the player below, watch the guys answer questions on Lawrence Shankland, the next player primed to make an impact, why more youth players haven't been required and whether a statement win against Celtic or Rangers is required.

(There will be a second video next week on questions that weren't answered)

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