Jambos to make Naismith check before cup clash

Hearts will assess the fitness of Steven Naismith ahead of the William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-final against Partick Thistle after the forward went off with knee trouble against Celtic in midweek. Jamie Brandon is suspended following his red card against the champions but fellow full-back Ben Garuccio returns after a ban.

Jake Mulraney (hamstring) failed to make the Celtic game while full-backs Michael Smith (thigh) and Demetri Mitchell (knee) remain out