Derek McInnes has called on his Hearts squad to embrace the spotlight that comes with being top of the league.

The Jambos are five points clear at the Premiership summit after eight games, and have the chance to increase that lead even further when they host second-placed Celtic on Sunday.

McInnes, who moved to Tynecastle from Kilmarnock in the summer, has watched his side win seven and draw one of their opening games in the top-flight.

And while he is not getting carried away regarding a genuine title challenge or not, he believes they are en route towards a successful campaign.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, he said: “You would rather this than not, you always want to work for a club with ambition, and I think it’s clear from the outset that this is a club showing that ambition.

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