Rangers midfielder Connor Barron has set his sights on a perfect finish to the campaign: clinching the Scottish Premiership and earning a place in Steve Clarke’s World Cup squad. The 23‑year‑old returned from a two‑month knee layoff in mid‑March, immediately slotting into Danny Röhl’s side and featuring off the bench in the 6‑3 win at Falkirk and showed resilience after falling two goals behind early.

Barron’s pre‑injury form earned him late call‑ups for the October and November national‑team camps, where Scotland secured a historic 4‑2 victory over Denmark to qualify for its first World Cup in 28 years. With five games left, Rangers sit one point behind leaders Hearts, and Barron insists the squad’s mindset is “hungry” and ready for a three‑way title battle and the club’s recent form has surged.

Competition for midfield places is fierce; established names such as Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour and Lewis Ferguson dominate the shortlist, while uncapped domestic talents also vie for the final berth. Barron believes his energy, composure and tenacity can tip the balance, and a World Cup ticket would cap what he describes as “the perfect end” to his season.