Several Hearts players are currently on international duty enjoying mixed fortunes in World Cup qualifiers and friendly matches. Two have scored hat-tricks in recent days and claimed a piece of history in the process, while others have sat frustrated watching on the substitutes’ bench while colleagues play for their countries.
Craig Gordon, Cammy Devlin, Landry Kabore and James Wilson are the first-team squad members on international duty but other Hearts players have also been involved. Full details of how each player fared is in our round-up:
5. KENNETH VARGAS (Costa Rica)
The forward is on loan at CS Herediano in his homeland but did not make an appearance in Costa Rica's 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw in Honduras. He may get some game time when they host Nicaragua on Tuesday. | SNS Group
6. LIAM McFARLANE (Scotland U21)
After being promoted to train with the Scotland senior side last week, McFarlane was an unused substitute in Scotland Under-21s' rout against Gibraltar. He will hope to get game time against Azerbaijan in Baku on Tuesday before heading back to Alloa, where he is on loan. | SNS Group
7. MACAULAY TAIT (Scotland U21)
On loan at Livingston, the Hearts midfielder was on the bench for Scotland Under-21s' 12-0 win over Gibraltar and will push for game time against Azerbaijan on Tuesday. | SNS Group