Rangers B captain Kristian Webster is determined to follow in the footsteps of his old man Andy by carving out a successful playing career.

And with the advice and guidance of the former Scotland ace, Webster hopes to eclipse his dad. Andy Webster, who is now the Academy Director at Hearts, played 28 times for his country, won the Scottish Cup with Dundee United and the Jambos and starred for Rangers, although his time at Ibrox was blighted by injury.

However, he made 475 club appearances during his career and Webster insists it is great to tap into his dad’s knowledge as he strives to make it in the game. Webster said: “My dad has been a great help because he’s gone through that before and I’m just trying to follow in his footsteps and even become better than what he was.

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“He’s guided me every step of the way. And whenever I need an answer from him or ask for advice, he’s more than happy to sit down with me, look through clips or just watch games, he’s happy to do that with me to try to help me progress.”

Webster admits he has always been a defender, like his dad.

And he relishes making a challenge or organising his team-mates from the heart of defence. He said: “It’s just my kind of natural position. It’s where I enjoy playing the most, I just love the defensive side of football. As much as playing on the ball now is a major part of the game, I love making a tackle or organising the team, that’s kind of my qualities.”

The 19-year-old hopes to progress into Philippe Clement’s squad and admits the Rangers B players are boosted by team-mate Bailey Rice making his first team debut, in Gers Europa League win over Nice.

He said: “That’s everybody’s aspiration, that’s the reason you are here. You want to try to get into the first team squad, otherwise there is no point in doing it. So everyone is striving to get into that position. It definitely inspires you because Bailey has been with us the last couple of seasons and you think if he can make that step then there’s every chance that we can as well, if we’re good enough.”

Rangers B were knocked out of the SPFL Trust Trophy in the quarter-final by Queen’s Park. The Ibrox youngsters took the lead through Cole McKinnon but the first half sending off of Clinton Nsiala was the turning point and Queen’s Park were too strong with the numerical advantage and ran out 3-1 winners.

Webster added: “It is disappointing because it was a game we wanted to win to progress into the next round and potentially get to a final. So obviously the boys are disappointed. We had good opportunities, scored the goal, hit the post. We held our own at times and we were playing well. It’s just how we bounce back from it and how we look back at the game and get better from it.”