Time for new-look Hearts to show what they can do

[BBC] As the summer transfer deadline edges nearer, the Hearts squad Wouter Vrancken has assembled is beginning to take shape. Most of the new additions - there have been 11 in total - are finally settling in and beginning to show the talents that brought them to Tynecastle. There have been a number of standout performances, with Tom Renaud and Calvin Miller in particular catching the eye. Goalkeeper Beau Reus looks to have a real presence and hopefully when a settled defence becomes available, he can prove to be a strong backbone of the team. Tonight at Tynecastle would be the perfect opportunity to show the supporters exactly what this new-look Hearts side can do. Rapid Vienna stand between Hearts and a place in the Conference League, and with another sell-out crowd ready to roar them on, the atmosphere is sure to be special. The Austrians arrive in fine form having scored eight without reply in their weekend league win over Grazer AK. It was their seventh straight victory this season, so the winning mentality is clear. Danish striker Tonni Adamsen only joined the club in the summer from Silkeborg, but the 31-year-old has found his form quickly, scoring four of Rapid's goals at the weekend. They also have experience of the Conference League, having competed in the competition last season, although they managed only one point from six games. This is the last chance saloon for Hearts to continue their European adventure. Rapid will provide a stern test, but they are no Benfica or Sturm Graz. This is a tie Hearts can win, and a victory - preferably with a clean sheet - at Tynecastle would be the perfect way to head to Austria next week with confidence high. The players have already shown glimpses of what they can offer. Now is the time to produce it.