Rangers youngster Robbie Fraser is aiming to kick on at the club next season.
The 22-year-old made six first-team appearances last campaign before being sent out on loan to Livingston midway through.
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Fraser played the full 90 in each of the West Lothian club's Scottish Premiership play-off final legs with Ross County, helping them to a 5-3 aggregate win.
"It had all the emotions," he told rangers.co.uk.
"We had a poor start to the game, but the boys battled back, showed great character, and we rightfully deserved to win the game and gain promotion.
"I loved [the play-offs]. It was high-pressure games, which is exactly the type of experience that I needed if I want to go back to Rangers and perform.
"I really needed to learn the physical side; long balls and second balls. Each game was different in the Championship; one game can be ball on the ground with a good pitch and then the next game can be long balls and fighting for scraps.
"At Rangers, it’s more possession-based and you’re trying to take the game to other teams. I just had to adapt in any way possible."
Although it remains to be seen who will be in charge at Ibrox next season, Fraser is relishing his opportunity to return and challenge for a place in the team: "I’m really looking forward to it," he said.
"I’ll firstly enjoy my break and switch off, but I’ll be preparing as hard as ever to go in as ready as I can be.
"There’s a lot of excitement and fresh eyes, so it’s about keeping myself in the best shape possible and trying to impress.
"I feel in a much better place in all parts of my game. I was also able to stay fit when I was out on loan, which is important for any manager coming in and seeing that I’m fit and available.
"I’ve got the games under my belt and have experience, so I’m in a good place to go and kick on at Rangers.
"I wanted to prove that I could get a run of games to show what I can do at both a consistent level and the top end of a league.
“It went almost perfect, but I know it’s a massive season going back to Rangers."
