Predicted Hearts team v Rangers: Who is fit and who plays where in Premiership title crunch

Derek McInnes faces some big selection decisions

Harry Milne’s availability after injury could persuade Derek McInnes to throw him back into the Hearts team against Rangers. However, the defender hasn’t played for six weeks. Might he line up wide on the right of midfield again? Don’t rule it out, but match sharpness will likely be an issue for Milne in what will be a hugely demanding fixture.

McInnes, the Hearts head coach, knows his team took confidence from last week’s 2-1 win against Hibs at Easter Road. He will look to harness than by picking the right team to beat Rangers - and all but kill the Ibrox club’s title challenge. Our predicted Hearts XI is below:

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