Romelu Lukakau celebrates completing his hat-trick at Tynecastle. Picture: GettyRomelu Lukakau celebrates completing his hat-trick at Tynecastle. Picture: Getty
Romelu Lukakau celebrates completing his hat-trick at Tynecastle. Picture: Getty

Remembering the time a Euro 2020 hero put Hearts to the sword at Tynecastle

Looking back to the summer of 2015, when Hearts took on Everton at Tynecastle as they geared up for a return to the Scottish Premiership following a season in the second tier.

Robbie Neilson’s side were beaten 3-1 despite taking a first-half lead. It would be a €80 million international striker who stole the show.

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