Edinburgh derby: Key Hearts players on verge of return from injury

HEARTS boss Jim Jefferies today said Andrew Driver, Craig Thomson and Scott Robinson could be considered for selection for Saturday's clash against Hibs.

• Andrew Driver, Craig Thomson and Scott Robinson

All three players have been struggling with knee injuries but came through a bounce game with Kilmarnock yesterday without encountering any significant problems.

Driver, who has been out since early February, played around 35 minutes of the game, while Thomson and Robinson – who have been missing for even longer – were each given a half as Hearts chalked up a 1-0 victory.

Manager Jim Jefferies told his club's official website, www.heartsfc.co.uk: "It was good for the the players to get a run out and the game was a very useful exercise.

"Driver, Tommo and Scott are all desperate to be involved this weekend but we'll have to wait and see if they have any reaction today.

"They seemed to come through the game without any problems though, so it is encouraging and has given me some food for thought as we look towards Saturday."

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