John Souttar admits he will do EVERYTHING he can for Rangers.
The Scotland international is back fit and raring to go after an injury plagued start to life at Ibrox. Giovanni van Bronckhorst snapped up the former Hearts man on a pre-contract agreement with the defender hooking up with his new club at the start of the season.
Michael Beale has been gradually building up Souttar to avoid any further lengthy spells on the sidelines but he was handed a first start since the opening game of the season against Celtic after Connor Goldson was ruled out on the eve of the game with a hip injury. The ever-present stopper remains out this weekend meaning the 26-year-old is likely to get the nod once again and another crucial 90 minutes under his belt.
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Souttar admits himself it's been a tough start to life in Glasgow but he's feeling good and ready to play his part in the season run-in with some big games on the horizon, notably the Scottish Cup semi-final showdown with Celtic at Hampden in two weeks' time.
Speaking to the media ahead of facing St Mirren, he said: "It's been a tough start to my Rangers career. I'm back from injury now, feeling good and wanting to play.
"It was a difficult one as I had just signed and you want to go and prove to everyone you are good enough. It was a frustrating period for me.
"I had to work hard to get myself back from this injury and in shape. You have to be mentally strong in these periods, my focus was on playing for Rangers.
"I want to be as good a player as possible for this club. It's up to me now to go and impress and take this opportunity. I feel really good now after a solid few months of training.
"I have had the opportunity to build-up properly and I am feeling the benefit of that.
"Wherever the manager wants me to play I'm happy to do it, I will do everything I can for the club."
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