Team News: Hearts make three changes for Queen of the South meeting

Hearts have made three changes for this afternoon's Scottish Championship clash at Queen of the South.

The Jambos have drafted in defenders Jordan McGhee and Adam Eckersley in place of Callum Paterson and Kevin McHattie.

Billy King starts in midfield at the expense of Sam Nicholson, while Miguel Pallardo could come off the bench to make his first appearance for the club.

Queens have made just one change, handing a debut to Greg Kiltie in place of the injured Mark Durnan.

Queens: Clark, Fowler, Dowie, Higgins, Holt, McShane, Kidd, Russell, Lyle, Kiltie, Reilly

Hearts: Alexander, Wilson, Ozturk, Gomis, Walker, El Hassnauoi, King, Bauaben, Sow, McGhee, Eckerlsey