It was Tranmere last week, now it's Preston North End as Hearts take on English opposition in a friendly. Robbie Neilson wants his players to get used to travelling and playing ahead of their European adventure this season.
It will either be the Europa League or Europa Conference League group stages for the capital club, which means a regular Thursday-Sunday schedule of games.
The Tynecastle boss thought his men looked fatigued during the second half of their 2-2 draw with Crawley Town at the weekend.
But that's something he wants them to experience sl they don't fall flat when the real action gets underway. Lawrence Shankland is unlikely to be involved despite signing earlier today.
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