Michael Beale insists keeper Robby McCrorie won't be fazed by an Old Firm outing if he retains the Rangers gloves this weekend.
The 25-year-old made his first appearance of the campaign in the win over Aberdeen as Todd Cantwell netted the only goal of the game.
McCrorie was given a chance to prove his worth as Allan McGregor and Jon McLaughlin get set to head for the Ibrox exit door this summer.
It was a fine performance from the Auchenhowie graduate as he made an impressive stop to deny Duk and was a commanding presence throughout.
McCrorie was between the sticks for the win over Celtic at the start of last season and Beale now has a decision to make ahead of derby day at Ibrox.
Beale said: “Robby had a really strong performance and the save earlier in the game came at a big moment.
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“He looked really assured having not played for so long so fair play to him for getting a clean sheet.
“I spoke to Robby the first week I came in and there is an element of trust there.
“He has had a couple of injuries but he has been over-ready for a while now.
“We have three good keepers including a young one who needs exposure and an opportunity.
“He wants the chance to show he is a really good goalkeeper. I see him every day and we are on the same page.
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“The last Old Firm game he played I was there with him as well. I don't think he will be phased playing in an Old Firm game."
It was a low key afternoon for Rangers as they returned to winning ways following their Scottish Cup semi-final defeat at Hampden.
Beale gave a number of fringe players an outing at Ibrox but lost one of the stalwarts of his side as Ben Davies hobbled off and was replaced by John Souttar.
Beale said: "I think it might a slight problem with his hamstring. We will assess it in the next 24 hours and see.
"I thought Ben actually started the game well. I thought John came on and done very well as well."
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