Canada boss John Herdman has lifted the lid on the "weight" of playing for Rangers on Scott Arfield.
Arfield's national boss admits the midfielder was feeling the pressure at Ibrox this term a title win desperately needed to stop Celtic 's domestic dominance.
With the Premiership trophy now secured, Herdman admits Arfield felt that he had to bring some silverware back to the club after a barren decade.
When asked by Sky Sports if he had spoken to the 32-year-old since being crowned champions, Herdman said: "We've been messaging back and forth. It's a proud moment for Scott.
"He's a passionate, super-passionate person. He loves his football and I think winning a title in the country of his birth is a big moment for him.
"I know how much that meant to him. He was desperate to deliver something for those fans.
"He felt the weight of moving to that club. He was a big signing for Rangers two years ago so he's felt that weight and now he's delivered. "
Arfield is not with the Canada squad for their World Cup qualifiers, however the side got their campaign off the perfect start with a 5-1 win over Bermuda.
