The American dream is to get more games
Matt Polster is prepared to play in any position to get a game for Rangers.
And i t ’s not just winning matches with the first- team that might get him there.
The USA international has revealed details of a training regime that sees players awarded points for winning in smallsided games.
Polster is currently seen as the first- choice deputy for Ibrox skipper, James Tavernier.
He occupied the right- back role against St Joseph’s of Gibraltar on Thursday night while the Englishman took a rest.
Polster realises it will be a tough task to displace Tavernier but will remain patient as he attempts to establish himself as part of the Light Blues’ firstteam squad.
The 26- year- old said: “I would happily play wherever the manager needs me.
“I want to play as many games as I can and I want to win.
“It will be hard to get a game at right- back with Tav being there, but you never know.
“Sometimes he might need a rest and then I can come in. It is certainly more difficult when the captain is the right-back.”
The former Chicago Fire star realises he can’t afford to rest for a moment at Rangers.
Steven Gerrard demands 100% commitment on the pitch and in training.
Polster went on: “To get a shirt you have to prove yourself during the week.
“That’s good for us because this season we want to win.
“At training, we have a points system right now. It makes it more competitive.
“We have a table and you see where you stand.
“T h e re a re ro u n d - robin games and, if you win, you get more points.
“The team changes every day and training is fun. But everyone wants to win.
“I am mid- table right now, so it isn’t too bad. It isn’t the best, but it isn’t the worst.”
Moving to Scotland to join Rangers has meant many new experiences for Polster.
He was amazed to bump into so many Light Blues supporters when he went home to Las Vegas during the summer.
The Europa League is a different concept for someone from the USA, and Polster wants to enjoy as much of it as he can.
That means making sure Rangers take care of old foes P r o g re s Niederkorn.
He said: “The club lost to Progres before, but the team has changed a lot since then.
“I have been h e re seven months and, even in that time, the squad has changed.
“We have a l ot of talented players and we have grown as a group.
“We will see what Progres have, but I am sure we can do well in Europe.”