Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack has talked up his ambitions with the Scotland national team despite continuing friction between the national team set-up and Rangers fans.
Many of the Ibrox club’s supporters feel disillusioned with the national team due to the booing of Rangers players wearing a Scotland shirt, including Jack himself.
But the boo-boys haven’t stopped Jack establishing himself in the Scotland squad and he sees European football at Ibrox as key to keeping himself there.
“With the experience of the European runs we have had that will help me going into the international setup,” said Jack [Rangers].
“It has been massive for myself as you come away from the domestic league and you are testing yourself against top opposition in the Europa League and it has been great.
“I am sure all the players would say they have benefited from those European runs and hopefully next year we will have another good run and we will have a successful season together.
“I have been fortunate to get a taste of the international team in the last couple of games and going forward, if my form is good enough, then I’m sure I will be a part of that.”
Jack, 28, has previously talked up his commitment to the Scotland national set-up and such was the midfielder’s form last season manager Steve Clarke could not ignore the ex-Aberdeen skipper.
Jack has previously called turning out for his country a “no-brainer” amid criticism of other players pulling out ahead of crunch qualification matches.
“It’s one thing I am passionate about,” said Jack [Scotland NT].
“I am passionate about being involved with my country and playing well for my country and going forward hopefully we can achieve something.”
Ahead of the national team’s crunch UEFA Nations League play-off with Israel and then either Norway or Bosnia, Ryan Jack will be aiming to prove he has what it takes to be involved.
That can only be a good thing for Rangers, Scotland and Ryan Jack himself, who was amongst the most improved Gers players last season.
