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Filip Helander sends message on Instagram to Rangers fans

Filip Helander of Rangers in action during the Pre-Season Friendly between Rangers FC and Blackburn Rovers at Ibrox Stadium on July 21, 2019 in Gla...
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Rangers star Filip Helander thanks supporters

Filip Helander celebrates with Jordan Jones of Rangers after he scores his team's second goal during the Scottish League Cup second round match between East Fife and Rangers at Bayview...

Filip Helander made his long awaited competitive debut for Rangers at the weekend.

The Swedish centre-back starred as Rangers beat lower league East Fife 3-0.

He could not have asked for a more perfect debut, keeping a clean sheet and even scoring Rangers’ second goal.

Helander made a point on social media of thanking Rangers fans for their support, in a message sent yesterday afternoon.

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First competition game, first assist and first (goal) ⚪️ Fans were great in the storm

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Helander has had to wait or his chance thanks to the good form of Connor Goldson and Nikola Katic.

It was important for Helander to get some game time, to ensure he is ready if urgently needed in case of injury.

Rangers paid £3.5 million for Helander, so they have a vested interest in making sure he is a big success.

Filip Helander of Rangers in action during the Pre-Season Friendly between Rangers FC and Blackburn Rovers at Ibrox Stadium on July 21, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland.