Irving determined to prove worth after signing new Hearts deal

Hearts midfielder Andy Irving aims to stay in manager Craig Levein’s first-team reckoning after signing a contract extension. The 19-year-old has committed his future to the club until 2021 after an impressive start to the season. Irving netted his first goal for the club against Dundee United in the Betfred Cup and has now played eight first-team games for Hearts as well as playing for Berwick and Falkirk on loan. The Scotland Under-19 international told Hearts TV: “All I want is to just play more here, “I can’t wait to get started again. More hard work starts now and I’m delighted to sign for another year on top of what I’ve already got. “I hope I’m continuing to stay in the manager’s thoughts. I’ll continue to work hard and see where that takes me; hopefully into his thoughts and I’ll get an opportunity again.” Topics Scottish Premiership, Hearts St Johnstone sign Estonia defender Madis Vihmann Liverpool face growing criticism over plans to trademark name Liverpool face growing criticism over plans to trademark name Holt demands ‘no sympathy, no compassion’ against hapless Berwick Ayling to be sidelined for a few weeks after undergoing ankle surgery Fantasy football team names: 49 excellent (and awful) ideas for yours this season Arsenal ready €40m bid for Brazilian who sees Gunners as first choice – report Ranked! The 101 greatest football players of the last 25 years: full list 6 Premier League signings who bounced back to star in their second season Manchester United have a clear message for Inter Milan about Romelu Lukaku – and may have identified his replacement