Rangers midfielder Connor Barron is eyeing a dream finish to the season, seeking to clinch the Scottish Premiership title and secure a spot in Steve Clarke's Scotland squad for the upcoming World Cup. The 23-year-old has recently recovered from a knee injury that kept him sidelined for over two months. Prior to his injury, Barron's form earned him consecutive late call-ups to the national team in October and November, where he was part of the historic World Cup qualification campaign. Since his return in mid-March, Barron has been limited to substitute appearances for Rangers, with Tochi Chukwuani preferred as the midfield partner of Nico Raskin.
However, Barron is determined to contribute to the title race and catch Clarke's attention before the World Cup. With intense competition for midfield spots in the Scotland squad, Barron faces a challenge to secure his place. The Scotland boss has a plethora of midfield talent at his disposal, including Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, and Lewis Ferguson.
Barron believes he can bring energy, composure, and tenacity to the national team, and is focused on performing well to earn his spot. Rangers' recent 6-3 win over Falkirk has kept them in the title hunt, and Barron is confident that the team has the right mindset to cope with the demands of the title race. With five games remaining, Rangers are one point behind leaders Hearts, and Barron is hungry to win the league and earn a winner's medal.