Teenage striker James Wilson is relishing the opportunity to test himself against Mo Salah in Hearts' Conference League clash with Trabzonspor tonight.

Wilson has urged his team-mates to park the disappointment of their 7-1 trouncing by Celtic as they look to bounce back against a side boasting significant experience and quality.

"We just have to draw a line under it," he said.

"This game is a great opportunity in a great stadium against a good team, and we're excited.

"We want to give the best of ourselves and try to get a result.

"It's about having the mentality to look forward to it. I'm not going into the game scared. I'm excited and happy to be here.

"This is where you want to be. You want to be playing in these big games against big players. That's what motivates me."

For Wilson, the occasion is another milestone in his development, having increased his involvement in the first team since returning to Hearts in the summer from a loan spell at Tottenham.

"I'm happy to be playing minutes again," the 19-year-old added. "I didn't play a lot last season.

"I'm happy to help the team when called upon and do whatever the coach asks of me. My responsibility is to give my best for the team."

With his contract due to expire at the end of the season, Wilson says his immediate focus remains on football rather than his longer-term future.

"I think it's still early. There's a lot of football to be played this season and I'm enjoying my football," he said.

"I'm playing and scoring a few goals, and I'm happy with how things are going at the moment."