Armour – Ferguson
take advantage of that. Big time,” he said. “You are going to try and target them. Moussa Dembele on Bates, certainly.
“They are going to use inexperience, see how they are.
“Look at Beerman. I think Patrick Roberts is already quoted as tying him in knots in an U17 game, so there’s a bit of history there.
“Things have moved on. It’s a different setting, with different factors involved, so it might be a chance for Beerman to go out and prove himself.
“But Brendan Rodgers? Of course you’re going to target those boys.
“But I hope they are excited about the prospect of playing against Celtic in a semi- final. They don’t come any bigger than that.
“The boys have come in and done pretty well, certainly Beerman. Bates, in
his that position? You are maybe looking for a wee bit more experience.
“It’s been the Achilles heel of Rangers, though. They’ve been poor at the back, not just this season but last season at times in the Championship. The boy has come in and done really well.
“Caixinha’s shown that he’s got mental strength, coming in and not being scared. I admire that, throwing the two of them in and giving them that opportunity.
“The boys will make mistakes but they’ve stepped up to the mark.
“I know this sounds daft but don’t think about the occasion too much.
“It’s against Celtic, a chance to get to a final. Just get out there, and get excited.”