Hearts winger Saulius Mikoliunas says on-loan Terek Grozny midfielder Laryea Kingston has covered the absence of Paul Hartley since the New Year.

"Now we have Laryea Kingston and he is doing a really good job and has helped replace Paul Hartley," said the Lithuanian. "I think he can be as important to us as Paul.

"Laryea is quality. He can defend well, he can pass well and create chances for the strikers like he did in the last game against Rangers."