Danny Wilson ready to fight for his place in Rangers' new-look defence

Danny Wilson insists he is ready to battle Bruno Alves and Fabio Cardoso for a spot in Rangers' defence.

The former Scotland international made his return after three months out injured on Tuesday as Rangers took on St Johnstone in a behind-closed-doors friendly.

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Pedro Caixinha's side suffered to a narrow 1-0 loss but the 45-minute run-out was a huge relief for Wilson as he prepares to fight for his place.

Speaking to the club's website, the 25-year-old said: "I was delighted to get back playing because it has been quite a while now, it is 11 weeks since I got injured. It has been a lot of hard work with the physios so I am just glad to be back out there.

"I have been back training for 10 days with the boys so this has been my first 45 minutes and hopefully I can move forward from here and get more minutes over the next few games before the season starts.

"There was always going to be new defenders coming in, I spoke to the manager at the end of last season and he said he was going to bring some players in.

"The new boys have come in and we expect there to be even more competition for places this season and I am no different.

"I just need to concentrate on getting myself fit and giving myself the best opportunity to get back in the team.

"You can see Fabio is a good player with good qualities and I think we complement each other quite well.

"Bruno has come in the other day too and David Bates has also been playing too so there is good competition there for places which should bring out the best in everybody."