CONNOR BARRON says he is determined to end the season on a high after returning from injury.
The Scotland star made his first appearance since early January when he climbed off the bench in last Sunday’s 1-0 win over St Mirren.
The midfielder is set to be in the squad for tomorrow’s William Hill Scottish Premiership clash with Aberdeen - the side he picked up his injury against.
Barron wants to play his part for the remaining eight games as Danny Röhl’s team looks to maintain their title challenge.
Speaking to the media, he said: “I was disappointed with the injury, but I worked hard to get back fit. I am glad to be back out there and in for the title run in.
“In the game against Aberdeen, it was a freak injury. I turned and felt something. It didn’t feel too drastic, but it kept me out for six weeks.
“It’s tough being out, any injury is, being out and not being able to impact the team on the park. I made sure the injury was fine, and I looked at other parts of my game and how I could improve, so I used the time efficiently.
“It is frustrating not being on the pitch, but I stayed involved around the team, and I wanted to make sure I was ready to come straight back in.
“I am excited to be back, it is why you are at Rangers, for big games and title run-ins. I am delighted to be back in the eight games to try and win the league.”
Barron now faces added competition for a midfield berth following Tochi Chukwuani’s arrival in the January transfer window.
The 23-year-old says competition for places is part and parcel of being at a top club, but he will focus on his own performance.
With Scotland having a World Cup in the summer, Barron would love to make the squad to the US, although he insists Rangers are his full focus.
He added: “I have to push to the end of the season. We will go week by week and make sure we pick up three points.
“The summer is something to push for, but I only get there by playing well for Rangers.
“I have to put everything into training every day, put demands on myself, so Rangers is my focus and if I am in the thoughts of the Scotland manager, that’s good.
“Before being injured, I felt in a good place personally and as a team. We are in a good position now to win the league, and that’s what we want.
“Competition for places happens at every big club. My motivation is always high, but nothing has changed for me in terms of competition.”
The Rangers Charity Foundation will have their first takeover at Ibrox tomorrow, and Barron says the work they do is invaluable to a wide variety of groups.
He said: “The Charity Foundation’s work is incredible.
“We do things with them and the impact they have on the community. When you see some people’s situation and how the club helps them, anything we can do to help is nice.
“When you see you have made someone smile, it is great, and their work is amazing.”
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