Ellis Simms insists Hearts Scottish Cup Final is career high as he targets Jambos and Everton double

Ellis Simms swapped Everton for Hearts in January to get more games under his belt.

Little did he expect to be facing the biggest one of his life four months later.

Simms struck a sensational opener in the 2-1 Scottish Cup semi final victory over Hibs to get a taste of the Hampden roar.

But he knows it will be nothing compared to what could lie in store when the Jambos run out against Rangers in front of a sell-out national stadium on Saturday for the Final.

It’s the stuff of dreams for the 21-year-old who has only one top team appearance under his belt for his parent club, albeit a Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The big striker could even have double reason to celebrate this week if he can get his hands on a first ever winners’ medal - and the Toffees can save their Premier League skins.

One win from their last two games against Crystal Palace on Thursday and Arsenal on Sunday would be enough.

And Simms said: “Winning the cup and seeing Everton stay up would be brilliant, one hundred per cent.

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"The boys are working hard down there to make the fans happy and stay up but for me the focus is all on playing in this final.

“It’s massive, we need to remain focused, train well