SHANKS SHOULD SKIP QUEUE

Hendry says new signing fits bill for Ibrox skipper

- ANDY NEWPORT

COLIN HENDRY insists Rangers target Lawrence Shankland is the perfect fit to take on the captain's armband at Ibrox.

The Hearts skipper is closing in on a sensational free transfer to his boyhood heroes and has been given special dispensation by Steve Clarke to leave Scotland's World Cup camp.

A medical, pencilled in for today, is the final formality before the 30-year-old frontman completes his dream move back to Glasgow on an initial two-year deal.

Former Scotland and Gers defender Hendry reckons Light Blues boss Danny Rohl should give Shanks the honour of leading his revamped side next season.

Former captain James Tavernier departed the Light Blues last week after an 11-year stint, leaving the who role vacant.

And Hendry skippered Scotland at two major tournaments - said: "Lawrence is 30 now. So he's at an age where he's at his best. He's captained Hearts as well. And there's a bit of Scottishness going back in there.