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Jordan Houston admits he could leave Rangers on loan if he cannot dislodge Ibrox captain James Tavernier

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard looks on during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Motherwell at Ibrox Stadium on November...
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The Rangers youngster has yet to make his debut for Steven Gerrard’s Ibrox outfit.

Calvin Miller of Celtic vies Jordan Houston of Rangers during The Scottish FA Youth Cup Final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park on April 26, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Jordan Houston has vowed to do his best to dislodge James Tavernier as Steven Gerrard’s first choice right-back at Rangers – but could seek a loan move if not.

The Rangers academy youngster has yet to make his debut for the Gers, despite a string of eye-catching displays below the first team this season.

With Tavernier also in fine form – arguably the best since Rangers’ return to top-level football – Houston could have a wait on his hands, although it is a situation of which the Scotland Under-19 international is understanding.

Speaking at a Q&A session via the Rangers Youth Development Company Twitter account, he said:

Tavernier, who also has Jon Flanagan for competition, continues to be linked with a move away from Ibrox, which could impact any decision to send Houston out on loan.

The 18-year-old is likely to be encouraged by Gerrard’s attitude towards youth this season, in which Glenn Middleton, Stephen Kelly and Serge Atakayi are among those

21st October 2018, Hope CBD Stadium, Hamilton, Scotland; Ladbrokes Premiership football, Hamilton Academical versus Rangers; James Tavernier of Rangers celebrates after making it 3-1 to...

to have made their Rangers debuts.

Could Houston eventually succeed Tavernier at Rangers?