Hearts boss Paulo Sergio is expecting a tough battle against Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Saturday after the Highlanders' William Hill Scottish Cup success against Dunfermline.

Terry Butcher's side booked a fifth-round home tie at home to Celtic following the extra-time victory at East End Park last night.

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Paulo was an interested spectator in Fife and he's prepared for a stern test as the Jambos bid to make it seven games unbeaten.

"It wasn't a beautiful game last night but it was a typical cup-tie with two teams fighting to get through," he said.

"If you lose you don't go on in the competition. Inverness will be motivated by the win and it is going to be a hard game for us.

"That is all we focus on. We only think about the next game and nothing else. I am very proud of my players and they have done a very good job. We have done a lot of work together."

Speaking at today's pre-match press conference at the Football Academy, the gaffer revealed he is learning to play the guitar as a means of relaxing away from the pressures of the game.

"About two months ago I started to take guitar lessons," he said. "It was something I did at school but as I was playing football at night as well I had to choose between the two.

"I like all sorts of music - the disco for the younger ones, U2, Pink Floyd - and I love the blues as well!

"Maybe I'll have a concert at the end of the season!"

On HeartsTV today, Paulo's pre-match press conference IN FULL from Riccarton.

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