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EURO STAR Aasgaard is desperate to shine on the biggest stage in front of the Rangers fans

- BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT

midfield. And the good news for them is that - ahead of their Champions League playoff against Brugge - Aasgaard is ready to deliver.

As he reflected on a delayed start to life at Ibrox, he said: "It was a bit frustrating being injured but that just made me more hungry to get back. I was delighted to finally get on the pitch.

"Last season I was injury free. Coming in here, I had a couple of weeks with the squad which I really enjoyed but then felt a little niggle in a preseason game which has kept me out for four weeks.

"Mentally, it was a bit tough at first. But I've had injuries so I know how to deal with it. I just want to get going now. All the excitement (from the fans), I had that inside me as well.

"It was nice to get a great reception when I came on at the weekend. Things like that will only encourage me to do the best I can for this club.

"I've tried to use it as fuel to get back quickly. I feel I can add something different to this team. I had a little cameo at the weekend.