Youth coach John Rankin took charge of the match with the senior management team of Robbie Neilson, Lee McCulloch and Gordon Forrest asbent due to Covid-related issues.
It brought a comfortable Hearts victory with highly-rated teenager Harry Stone starting in goal, alongside several prospects from the Tynecastle youth ranks such as Connor Smith, Finlay Pollock and Euan Henderson.
Frenchman Loic Damour, out of favour since March 2020, also made an unexpected appearance in central midfield against East of Scotland League opponents.
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Frenchman Loic Damour, out of favour since March 2020, also made an unexpected appearance in central midfield against East of Scotland League opponents.
5. Aaron Darge
The 18-year-old centre-back signed his first professional contract in June 2019 and has appeared on the first team bench before. He played the first half against Linlithgow alongside Peter Haring in defence Photo: Craig Brown - SNS Group
6. Sean Docherty
The 17-year-old right has been at Hearts since under-11 level. He got the second half against Linlithgow, replacing Michael Smith at half-time. Photo: Craig Brown - SNS Group
7. Stepping up
Hearts U18 coach John Rankin took charge of the friendly at Prestonfield Stadium after Robbie Neilson, Lee McCulloch and Gordon Forrest were ruled out due to Covid-related issues. Photo: Craig Brown - SNS Group
8. Tussle
Hearts' Jamie Walker (left) clashes with Linlithgow's Dean Cairns Photo: Craig Brown - SNS Group