Rangers defender Myles Beerman thanks Pedro Caixinha after making Malta debut (original) (raw)

Myles Beerman enjoyed a sensational debut for Malta as they stunned Ukraine and admitted his Rangers career has helped him gain international recognition.

The left back came on as a sub as the Maltese - the whipping boys in Scotland's World Cup group - beat Ukraine in Graz, Austria in a friendly.

And at just 18, Beerman was full of praise for Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha for handing him his big breakthrough this season.

Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha speaks with Myles Beerman (Image: SNS)

He said: "I started the season with Manchester City and things were going well. I was enjoying my football. Then I came down in September for international duty with Malta and my agent rang me... he said ‘listen Rangers are interested’.

"It was transfer deadline day, so I had to make a decision there and then.

“I took the decision, I thought that it’s a stepping stone to eventually reach first-team football. It was a challenge for me, so I thought I would just take it and the last two months of the season, it came out positive for me.

Patrick Roberts holds off Rangers youngster Myles Beerman during the Scottish Cup semi final (Image: SNS Group)

"The gaffer gave me a chance and I took it. I did really well.

"Playing for my own country is something that always gives me the shivers because it’s great. And I’ve got every belief that as a Maltese football side, things will improve and move forward.

"I was happy when I got called up. Now like I said, when I get the opportunity, I’ve just got to prove myself."

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