MARK Warburton last night admitted he is keen to offer John Eustace, the experienced English midfielder who is currently on trial at Murray Park, a deal to play for Rangers this season.

Warburton’s side won his first competitive match in charge at Ibrox yesterday when they defeated Peterhead 3-0 in the first round of the League Cup thanks to goals from David Templeton, Kenny Miller and James Tavernier.

But the former Brentford manager, whose team kick-off their Ladbrokes Championship campaign at home on Friday night to St. Mirren, stressed he is still wants to add to the nine signings he has made since being appointed.

Eustace, the 35-year-old former Derby County player, has recovered from an injury which had prevented him from training with the Rangers squad and Warburton, who has not given up hope of landing Scott Allan of Hibs, confessed he is hopeful he will be able to bring him in.

“We’re always looking,” he said. “A club like Rangers has to be looking to add quality. If the right player or member of staff becomes available that takes us to the next level we have to be looking. If we don’t we are going to be falling down very quickly and that’s the same for an club with any aspirations.

“John is training well and he is back with the group this week which is tremendous to see. He did what we call a very tough level five session last week on his own and the data was really good.

“John is a very good professional and a great mentor on and off the pitch an hopefully he can have a role for us.”