Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor has backed Robby McCrorie to follow his path to the top after being impressed by the youngster in pre-season.
The 22-year-old is out on loan at Livingston and has yet to make a competitive appearance for the Ibrox club.
That doesn't mean Steven Gerrard and his staff don't rate him though, with McCrorie handed a contract running until 2023 in the summer.
And the current Rangers number one believes playing regularly in the top flight will help McCrorie challenge him for the gloves on his return.
McGregor told the club's YouTube channel: "I rate Robby very highly.
"The first day I came in, when we were in Spain for pre-season, he looked very, very good. I was really impressed by him so hopefully he can progress, move on, keep his feet on the ground and do really well.
“He is doing what I did and going out and playing. He has probably played a lot more games than me at that age so it can only be beneficial for him.
“I said to Robby and Colin Stewart that it is a must. To go and get experience and play for something.
“I think it will be really good for his career, massively beneficial for him. A lot of young guys are away on loan to get experience and that can only be beneficial for the club and the players."
McGregor knows of what he speaks, having had loan spells of his own at St Johnstone and Dunfermline before making his breakthrough.
He admitted: "Both loan spells were beneficial. If I never did it would I have got a chance to play? I don’t know.
"In that respect I think it's definitely the best thing for any young kid if they're not playing.
"I think games are a priority, wherever you might get them."
