Marc Albrighton dismisses Rangers move speculation

Rangers target Marc Albrighton has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to Ibrox and has pledgedhis immediate future to Aston Villa.

The winger has failed to hold down a regular starting place in Alex McLeish’s side this season but did score the opening goal in Saturday’s 2 - 1 win over Bolton.

The 22 year-old, who is product of the Midland club’s youth set up, said: “I have a mate at Rangers but I won’t be going there anytime soon.

“I don’t want to think about leaving at the minute. I know things have not been great.

“But I am a Villa boy and I can’t think of anything worse than leaving the club that’s given me all my games and all my happy moments.

“One day I may have to leave, and that will be a sad day for me, but at the moment I am concentrating on playing well for Villa.”

Albrighton added: “I want to fight for my place here and see if I can establish myself and get back to my best here.

“I don’t want to take the easy route. I prefer to do the hard work and the manager told me I was in his plans.”