ROSS MCCRORIE hopes the arrival of Steven Gerrard at Ibrox can help take his game to the next level – no matter what position he plays next season.
The 20-year-old started in the middle of the park against Aberdeen on Tuesday night and earned Rangers a crucial point with a second half header.
The goal capped another encouraging performance from McCrorie in what has been an impressive debut campaign for the Light Blues.
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McCrorie has been used in defensive and midfield roles over the course of the season and was rewarded with a new long-term deal in December.
The appointment of Gerrard has given everyone at Ibrox a shot in the arm ahead of his start in a couple of weeks and McCrorie is eager to catch the eye of the Liverpool legend.
He said: “In every game, I go out and try and do my best for the team and I am sure that is the same for every other player. I don’t think that will impact on any of the players. Obviously it is a motivation for everyone to show the new manager coming in that they are worthy of a place next season.
“As I say, it is Rangers Football Club and everyone should be motivated to go into every game and win.
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“I have played centre mid for the last two games and hopefully I have done a good job and impressed him.
“Because he played in midfield he can pass on his experiences and help my game. But I will play wherever he wants me to play and see what happens.”
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