Rangers defender Matt Polster feels there will be more to come from him if he is handed another starting opportunity against Aberdeen tomorrow.
American Polster made his first Premiership start for Steven Gerrard’s men in Wednesday’s 2-0 home victory over Ross County, after impressing as a substitute in the 2-1 loss to Hearts three days previously.
Polster has been handed an opportunity at right back due to the absence of skipper James Tavernier, who recently underwent surgery on an appendix problem.
Although Tavernier is now back in training, Polster feels he has more to offer following his recent breakthrough.
Polster said: “I think I can give more – that just comes with games.
“I felt I did well on Wednesday, but I was a little rusty. Some of the passes and crosses were not as perfect as I would like, but I was being as positive as I could on the pitch.
“With each chance I want to progress. Wednesday was my first 90 minutes in the SPFL, so I want to build on that and start to get a rhythm.
“Coming here, there is more to it. I had to adapt to a different culture, new coaching staff and team-mates, and the style of life.
“I think it took time – especially with James Tavernier in front of me at the time, playing really well.
“He was scoring goals and getting assists.
“You are not really going to change things when you’re winning games, and that’s what we were doing at the beginning of the season.
“I just had to stay patient and wait for that opportunity.”
Polster has had to be patient since making the switch from Chicago Fire last January, with Wednesday’s victory over the Staggies only his seventh outing for the Light Blues.
The lack of action prompted speculation linking Polster with a move away from Ibrox, however the 26-year-old is eager to prove himself with the Glasgow side.
He added: “In the media the manager has said I’m basically not going anywhere, and that is what he has told me.
“There has been nothing I know of. I never wanted to leave the club. My goal was always to stay here, make it work here and be as successful as I could.
“I wasn’t looking to leave. As a young boy, I just wanted to play in the UK in some capacity – whether it was in England or Scotland.
“I have always had a dream of playing over here, and to be at this type of club makes it all the more special.
“In this run of games I think I can prove to a lot of people I can play at this level.”
