RIX BANKS ON ELVIS RETURN

STEVEN PRESSLEY is winning his battle to beat illness and lead Hearts out for tomorrow's crunch with Rangers.

The former Ibrox defender was missing when Graham Rix's side surrendered two points in a goal-less draw with Inverness last week.

But Rix is ready to gamble on his skipper. He said: "He's been suffering from a viral complaint and we've had to monitor his condition daily.

"I think he'll be alright to face Rangers. I need my captain because he sets the tone on the park.

"Steven's the organiser and the talker. He's a key factor for Hearts."

Top scorer Rudi Skacel and striker Edgaras Jankauskas have been making good progress after missing the game in Inverness, so Rix expects to be able to play a full strength side in their most vital league game of the season.

Taken from the Daily Record