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Alan Galindo

Nathan Patterson on moment Rangers came calling and immediate reaction to call that started career

Nathan Patterson has detailed the moment he was picked up by Rangers.

The Scotland international was just eight years old when a phone call from a scout would start to shape what would turn out to be his career path. Now, 21, that 13 years of hard work and graft has earned him a big money move to Everton in the English Premier League. He is in the midst of a battle for survival with two games to go and just one point above the relegation zone.

All focus is on keeping Sean Dyche's men in the top flight with Wolves away and Bournemouth at home the remaining fixtures. Looking back to where it all started as part of a long read in the Everton matchday programme from the game with Manchester City, the full-back has recalled his father receiving a phone call from Rangers, his initial reaction and how is mum is now a huge fan of football.

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