John McGlynn delighted with Hearts triumph

Hearts manager John McGlynn has admitted that he is delighted with his side's climb up the Scottish Premier League table following Sunday's win over Dundee United.

Ryan Stevenson scored twice in a 2-1 victory at Tynecastle as the Jambos moved up to sixth place in the standings.

"We've not been that consistent, but when you get three points it makes such a big difference. We're delighted to get into the top six," said McGlynn.

"We're delighted that over the start of these four games coming up we've won the first."

Next up for Hearts is a trip to ninth-placed Kilmarnock on Boxing Day.