Steven Naismith reveals why Rangers loss doesn't worry him as Hearts urged to enjoy Euro cruise

Hearts fans are dreaming about the pubs around Europe. But at Rugby Park, the bar stopped them from confirming third spot in the Premiership - and a £5 million Euro jackpot.

The Jambos would have booked their berth in the Europa League play-offs with a victory at Kilmarnock. They were the better side in Ayrshire but two first half efforts from Kenneth Vargas and Cammy Devlin rattled the woodwork. And despite further attempts saved by Killie keeper Will Dennis, Steven Naismith’s men couldn’t find a golden goal.

They’ve all but secured their best of the rest tag and a guaranteed eight money-spinning Euro ties in the Conference League at least. They edged closer in Ayrshire but will get another crack at finishing the job against Celtic at Parkhead on Saturday. For Kilmarnock, the goalless draw kept them nine points clear of fifth placed St Mirren - who play Sunday - as Derek McInnes’ men eye a Euro adventure of their own this summer.

But it was the visitors who missed clear-cut chances here. And afterwards, Hearts gaffer Steven Naismith said: “We should have had it won in the first half. Our performance was brilliant.

“The only thing we missed was probably a few goals. We did everything but score - and this is one of the toughest places to come. It was one of those days. The players didn’t do too much wrong and we hit the bar with Kenneth and Cammy.

“Maybe if this was September I’d be more frustrated. But we’ve ticked a game off with a really good performance. The fans were great today and we want to enjoy this month because it’s so rare.

“Today has been a big step in getting us over the line because we’ve asked Kilmarnock to not drop a point until the end of the season against the best teams in the league. We’re in a