Hearts have appointed former Rangers and Dundee United striker Jon Daly as their new under-20s coach.

The 32-year-old will take the reins in January after his short-term contract with Raith Rovers expires.

Daly, who has scored once in 11 games for the Ladbrokes Championship side, worked with Hearts director of football Craig Levein and head coach Robbie Neilson at Tannadice.

He will replace Jack Ross, who left suddenly last month.

Levein said: "I'm delighted that Jon has agreed to join the club in January and take up the post of under-20s coach.

"Jon is somebody that both myself and Robbie know from our respective times at Dundee United and it's an exciting appointment.

"We believe he has all the attributes to develop into a great coach and we look forward to welcoming him in January."