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Lewis Birrell

Robbie Neilson tells players forget Rangers draw as he continues Hearts 'next game' mantra

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson enjoyed Saturday's late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Ibrox but is now fully focused on backing it up against Dundee next week.

Rangers midfielder John Lundstram gave the hosts a deserved interval lead in the cinch Premiership top-of-the-table clash with a wonderful shot from 30 yards.

But Gers keeper Allan McGregor gifted the visitors a last minute equaliser as he fumbled from a corner, allowing Jambos defender Craig Halkett to head home.

Robbie Neilson 's side remain unbeaten in the league and are just one point behind Rangers as they start preparing for the visit of Dundee next Saturday.

Neilson had an eventful afternoon as he was sent off by referee Don Robertson three minutes from the end for dissent following a touchline altercation which saw Tynecastle defender Stephen Kingsley and home substitute Juninho Bacuna booked.

However, his focus quickly moved away from Govan as he told Hearts' official Twitter account: "We wanted to go and win but the worst-case scenario, you take a point.

"We had periods in the game where we had to fight really hard to get control and periods where we were in control and passed it really well, especially in the second half - I thought we were excellent.

"You take a point against Rangers, you've got to win next week, the week after that and the week after that so we know that. That's the most important thing.

"We are at that top end of the league and we need to keep winning games and it all starts on Monday.

"For me it's about the next game. There is no point in going there and getting a point and then not beating Dundee."

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