Source: PA
Elliot keen to keep Elliott out
Hearts striker Calum Elliot hopes he has done enough to keep his place in the side after netting in Saturday's 1-1 draw with St Johnstone.
Elliot scored a minute before the break but the lead lasted just seconds as Sam Parkin levelled to secure a point. Elliot made way in the second half for debutant Kevin Kyle, while Stephen Elliott also made his first appearance in a maroon jersey after joining earlier in the week from Preston.
Kyle and Elliott, both former Sunderland strikers, are expected to spearhead Hearts' attack once they are fully match fit, but Elliot, who notched his first goal since April 2009, will not surrender his starting berth without a fight.
He said: "During the first season when George Burley was here in 2006 there were a lot of good strikers. Competition for places is good and it keeps everyone on their toes.
"When your chance comes along you have to take it. It's good to start the season with a goal and hopefully I can build on it next week against Hamilton. I try not to think about how long it has been since I scored.
"It's not something you think of, you just go on the pitch and hope the team does well. If you score it's a bonus. It does not prey on your mind really, I was out for most of last season. I've had a good pre-season and I just have to try and build on it."
