Article: Stewart at the Heart of the matter

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Midfielder boosts his chances of landing captaincy on permanent basis with inspirational display in friendly win over German side

PERHAPS it was the magical powers of the captain's armband, but leadership simply poured out of Michael Stewart last night as Hearts opened their pre-season tour of Germany with victory over regional league side Goslar SC 08. Fittingly, the prospective new skipper etched his name on the scoresheet to complement an inspired first- half display before being withdrawn at the interval.

As first revealed by the Evening News last month, Stewart is the leading candidate to succeed Robbie Neilson as Hearts captain. There are those who will question ...

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