Cammy Devlin has called on Rangers to build on their 1-0 victory over Aberdeen when they travel to face Falkirk on Wednesday night.
The Australian international admitted Rangers had been determined to respond after their disappointing European exit, with the squad using their time together in Aberdeen to regroup and address what went wrong.
Rangers bounced back with a hard-fought victory at Pittodrie, securing three points through a display Devlin felt showed a different side to the team.
“It's a start, it's one win,” Devlin said. “We've got to keep our feet on the ground, keep working hard, and we just go to Wednesday now,” he said.
“When you lose, that's a good part, when you win, that's a good part, because you don't have too much time to dwell.
“It's not easy, it's not easy, because you're so disappointed, you're so down.
“We've come together, had good conversations, spent some time together. Everyone's so desperate to do well.
“There’s a lot of new players that have come in the building, a new manager, and everyone is so, so desperate to do well for this football club and bring success to this football club.”
Devlin warns of another tough test
Rangers now face Falkirk away on Wednesday, with Devlin already expecting another difficult assignment.
The midfielder pointed to the quality of Falkirk and their manager John McGlynn, insisting Rangers cannot afford to ease off after their important victory at Aberdeen.
“That's another tough game away from home, Falkirk, another good manager, another good team, shown that last year, and we look forward to that,” Devlin said.
'You've got to show resilience'
Devlin also reflected on his own response after the disappointment of Thursday night's defeat to Jablonec, which he missed due to a red card in the first leg, and he admitting he was devastated by what happened but determined to make an immediate contribution.
“I wear my heart on my sleeve,” he said. “I just work as hard as I can every single day to be the best version of myself, the best player, the best team-mate.
“Criticism's part of playing for Rangers, but it's how you react to that.
Devlin praised the collective effort from his teammates, highlighting the willingness of players to sprint back and help each other when possession was lost.
“It’s not the pretty side of the game, it's not the game you get a lot of credit for,” he said.
“But when you're out there and you're watching your mates do it, it spurs you on.”
That mentality will now be tested again at Falkirk on Wednesday night, less than 24 hours before the transfer window slams shut in Scotland.
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