Lee McCulloch's SPL goal

Published on Sunday 7 March 2010 23:17

LEE McCulloch may have edged closer to his highest tally for a season with his two goals against St Mirren on Saturday, but the Rangers midfielder says he is only concerned with the Ibrox side continuing to rack up enough points to clinch their second successive title.

McCulloch now has seven goals for the campaign – five short of his best back in season 1999-2000.

He said: "I've managed to get a few goals this season compared to other seasons when I've been in a different role.

"I've played a few games at centre-half this season as well so it's good to contribute to the goals. My best tally in Scotland is 12 when I was at Motherwell but that seems a long time ago.

"I'll just keep going but for me it doesn't matter who gets the goals as long as we keep getting the points. We just want to keep this going."

McCulloch had initially been a doubt for the visit of Gus McPherson's side after limping out of last weekend's Old Firm derby with an ankle knock and sitting out Scotland's midweek friendly win over the Czech Republic.

With his replacement Maurice Edu snatching a late winner against Celtic last Sunday, he admitted he was fortunate to be given the nod ahead of the American in the 3-1 win.

McCulloch said: "I managed to train on Friday so it was good to start the game. I had heavy strapping on.

"When I went off last week, I thought Mo and Kevin Thomson were brilliant in the middle of the park so I could easily have been left out and I wouldn't have had an argument. I'm delighted I got on from the start."