Harry Stone is happy with the progress he is making at Albion Rovers, but isn't getting ahead of himself with talk he could force his way into the Hearts first team next season.
The keeper has made a big impression on loan at the League 2 side and looks to be one for the future at Tynecastle.
The 18-year-old is set to return to Hearts in the summer, but is keen on another loan spell to get more playing time under his belt.
Stone reckons Craig Gordon is putting in "world class" performances every week so another short-term move would suit all parties involved.
He told the Edinburgh Evening News: “Craig’s still putting in world class performances week in, week out so another loan spell higher up or the same level to add to all the games under my belt.
"If I can come back to Hearts in a year or two with 50 senior games under my belt that will do me the world of good.”
Stone has attracted interest from various clubs over the past year or so, but insists staying with Robbie Neilson's men was an easy decision.
The rising star was aware of the speculation but tried to ignore it and believes the noise can only mean he is doing something right.
He added: “I was aware there was some interest from other clubs but I was always happy at Heart. I was always happy to stay here.
"They’ve got a great facility, the coaching staff, I know everyone there.
“It tells you you are doing something right but it’s important not to let it get to your head and think you are above people.
"The most important thing when you are young is to keep your head down and keep working because you are nowhere near your peak or the best you can become.
"This is the time to work your hardest and improve yourself until you can get to that point.”
