Lewis Mayo on Rangers advice from Connor Goldson as defender discusses 'exciting' Kilmarnock transfer decision

Rangers talent Lewis Mayo says the advice of Connor Goldson has prepared him to take the next major step in his career.

And the new Kilmarnock loanee insists discussions with Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Ibrox development staff are ensuring he’s on the right path to success. The defender is highly rated by Light Blues chiefs, and before making his temporary switch to Rugby Park, the centre-back signed a new contract extension with his parent club until 2024.

Mayo is learning the trade moving through the ranks. After spells out in the Championship at Dunfermline and Patrick Thistle, he’ll now work under the expert management of Derek McInnes as he steps up the levels to the Premiership this term. The defender might be spending time away from Ibrox to boost his progression, but says the advice and tips he’s had from top-team stars back at Rangers are also invaluable.

As a fellow centre-back, Goldson’s words make a huge impact.

The Englishman is a hero at the club and has signed a new long-term contract himself to stay at the heart of van Bronckhorst’s plans.

Mayo has taken key pieces of information from Goldson in the past years and is determined to put them into practice as he moves up the ladder.

He explained: “At Rangers, I was lucky to be about some big names and some very good players.

“You get to test yourself against them in pre-season and in training. As a young player it is about taking bits of information whenever you can.

“Connor was a really good one for me. Being a centre back and playing alongside him in pre-season was so helpful.

“He would talk to me about his experiences when he was my age. He would tell me what things helped him get to where he is at.

“He would speak to me about the type of mentality