Durrant tips Ibrox youth for first team

RANGERS coach Ian Durrant has told fans they can expect to see another youngster, Lewis MacLeod, make his debut before the end of the season.

A number of young players, such as Ross Perry and Rhys McCabe, have broken through to the senior side this term as a result of injuries and suspension to first-team regulars.

Midfielder MacLeod, 17, was an unused substitute for the recent 2-1 win over Motherwell at Fir Park, while fellow youngster Barrie McKay has also been tipped to impress.

Durrant told Blues News: “Due to injuries and suspensions, the likes of Rhys McCabe and Ross Perry have come in and done great jobs. Young Lewis was so close to playing [against Motherwell] but he’ll be there before the end of the season.

“Barrie McKay is in the squad too and the lads are getting a chance because they’re due it.

“They have come in and shown the manager they can train with the first team. If you can cope with that, the next step is to play with them too.

“The two of them are not too far away and I’m looking forward to seeing Lewis playing for Rangers. When I see him in training and in under-19 games, I can see he is going to be a top, top talent if everything goes well for him.

“A lot of people think you’ve got to be 20 or 21 to get a chance but if a player is good enough, he’ll get his chance. The manager knows the script.”