BOLT FROM THE BLUE

Lyall is already unlikely hero for boss who didn't sign him.. but he insists he's just getting started at Gers

- BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT

HIS two partners in Plzen were linked with big-money moves away from Ibrox this summer.

But right now Lyall Cameron might just be Rangers’ most valuable midfielder.

And after scoring a priceless goal in the Czech Republic on Tuesday night, for gaffer Russell Martin the little Scot is worth his weight in gold.

In both legs against Viktoria Plzen in their Champions League qualifying tie, Cameron was terrific.

While Nico Raskin and Mohamed Diomande were being touted for multi-million pound transfers during this window, the 22-year-old was sneaking into Ibrox from Dundee.

He wasn’t even Martin's signing. Cameron penned a pre-contract agreement in January when Philippe Clement was still Rangers gaffer.

And Martin should be thankful to his Belgian predecessor. Because Cameron is gradually proving to be a key member of his new-look squad.

His strike in Plzen was in a 2-1 defeat but after hammering the Czechs in Glasgow, Gers progressed 4-2 on aggregate.

Cameron's goal came at a vital time in settling any nerves among the visiting support.

He admits he has felt the need to prove himself under a manager who might not have known too much about him when he arrived.

And he’s adamant that he's only just getting started. Cameron said: “I didn't expect to be in the team as early as I have been when I first came in.

“The manager didn't sign me, I wasn't his player. So I've had to prove to him what I want to do - and he’s backed me.