HOW THEY RATE.

HEARTS

GILLES ROUSSET - Commands the penalty box.

Good technique, but his mental attitude may be suspect after the last time.

8

DAVE McPHERSON - Big Slim can play like a right winger sometimes.

Big and fast an experienced.

A real threat at set pieces.

8

DAVID WEIR - His World Cup place caps a brilliant season.

Quick, good in the air and on deck and hard.

A class act.

9

PAUL RITCHIE - Best young player in Scotland, but is no boy! Has grown in stature this season.

Will man mark McCoist.

7

GARY NAYSMITH - Neil Pointon could play here.

The youngster was ripped apart by Kevin McAllister in semis.

Laudrup could be bigger threat.

7

STEFANO SALVATORI - Does the donkey work in midfield and allows Fulton, McCann and Cameron to play to their strengths.

Invaluable.

7

STEVE FULTON - The most influential player in the Hearts team.

When he plays, they play.

Rangers will go tight on him from the start.

8

COLIN CAMERON - Scotland squad material.

But he has struggled with a stomach strain - and so did Hearts without him.

Goalscorer too.

8

NEIL McCANN - Match winner.

Worries the best markers with his pace.

Great attacking option, and a good crosser of the ball 8

STEPHANE ADAM - A great finisher, and a great worker.

Hearts won a watch when they picked this guy up for nothing.

9

JIM HAMILTON - Strong and provides aerial threat for the Jambos.

Has scored goals all season.

Suspension rest may have done him good.

7

TOTAL 86

RANGERS

ANDY GORAM - The best keeper in the game.

Remember, his save from Willie Falconer stopped them going out to 'Well! 9

STUART McCALL - Will probably to to right-back with Cleland suspended.

Never stops working or shirks a tackle.

9

RICHARD GOUGH - Captain supreme.

Talks to everyone and makes them play as a unit.

A legend and a real leader.

8

LORENZO AMORUSO - Could play smoking a cigar! Typical Italian when it comes to defending.

The spine of the team.

8

JOACHIM BJORKLUND - The quickest defender in Scotland.

Has an extra gear to clear danger.

Another international man marker.

8

SERGIO PORRINI - Great man marker and could be put on Neil McCann.

Has played in Euorpean Cup finals, so no nerves here.

8

RINO GATTUSO - Still a teenager, but plays like a veteran.

Hurt Hearts in the league game with his runs and goals.

The new McCall? 8

IAN FERGUSON - Anchor in the midfield with Jonas Thern crocked.

Not a replacement - 11 years after scoring the Cup final winner! 8

CHARLIE MILLER - Likely to edge out Ian Durrant for midfield spot.

Out for six months but bags of talent.

7

GORDON DURIE - 'Jukey' will start ahead of McCoist.

No stranger finals, goals, or breaking Hearts! Jambos are his lucky team.

8

BRIAN LAUDRUP - When he hits top form, others can give up.

So much resting on the Great Dane today.

Must say 'good-bye' to the fans in style.

9

TOTAL 90