Thursday 9 November 2017 15:35, UK
Jason Holt says he is aiming to follow in the footsteps of Rangers team-mate Ryan Jack by earning a call up to the Scotland squad.
Jack, who moved to Ibrox from Aberdeen in the summer, was called into the national squad by interim manager Malky Mackay and could make his debut in the international friendly against the Netherlands at Pittodrie on Thursday, live on Sky Sports.
Holt, who has impressed since forcing his way back into contention at Rangers in recent weeks, is taking encouragement after Mackay named eight uncapped players in his squad for the fixture.
"It's great and I'm thoroughly delighted for Ryan. He really deserves it and obviously I'll be watching and wish him all the best in the game," the 24-year-old told RangersTV.
"Hopefully in the future, more boys can start stepping up and getting into the squads. That will come from our own performances and performing on a consistent basis.
"If we do that, then hopefully we have a chance. Everyone's ambition would be to play for their country, but personally you need to be playing every week and playing well too. It's an aim I certainly have for the future."
After a frustrating start to the season, Holt has started the last three matches, the most recent two of which have been wins for Graeme Murty in caretaker charge of the club following the departure of Pedro Caixinha.
The midfielder says the players are enjoying their football under temporary manager Murty.
"He's been great," Holt said. "Before the Hearts game we never had much time so it was a case of going out there and touching up on a few details.
"But we had the whole week leading up to the Partick game where we worked on a few things, and I think all the boys have thoroughly enjoyed working under him.
"It makes it easier when you win games of football, but like I say, all the boys enjoy working with him and I think you can see that in our performances."
