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MO EDU says he is ready to make his mark at Rangers after taking time to adapt to the Scottish game. 
The American midfielder is in line to play against Hamilton in the League Cup tomorrow night and could replace Kevin Thomson as he is struggling with an ankle knock.
More than two months have passed since Edu signed for the club on the five-year deal from MLS outfit Toronto FC.
So far he has made just one 65-minute appearance against Kilmarnock and he has been a more regular feature of Tommy Wilson’s reserve team.
But having finally got to grips with the game in this country, the 22-year-old feels capable of stepping back into the first XI again and making a positive impact.
Edu said: “I hope I can play against Hamilton. Every week I prepare myself for the event that my name is called and it has been no different this week.
“I’m just working hard in training. Every footballer wants to play but I knew I was joining a winning team when I came here.
“There’s a lot of talent in there already and with the summer signings that were made, that has increased further.
“I knew it would be difficult to get on the field so I have been training hard and I’ve stayed patient.
“The SPL is definitely a step up from the MLS and it’s a hard, physical game. I’ve done well as I’ve adjusted so far and I’m more comfortable than I was when I got here at first.
“I knew it would take time to adapt. Any time you increase the standard, there’s a little period where you try to change and settle in.
“I think I’ve had a chance to be here for a while now, train with the guys, see a few games and play in one and I’ve been getting positive feedback from the staff.
“I feel a part of things now and as time goes on, I’ll hopefully get some more matches under my belt and I’ll continue to develop.”
Rangers will come up against Hamilton for the second time in four days in the quarter-finals of the Co-operative Insurance Cup following their SPL meeting on Saturday.
Walter Smith’s men won that one 3-1 but Edu knows that means nothing ahead of their re-match at Ibrox.
He added: “I think it’ll be difficult and playing any team twice within the space of a few days is hard.
“After playing them at their place, they’ll have a bit of a chip on their shoulder when they come to play at our home.
“Any team that comes here wants to do well because it’s a great club to play at and it’s a huge event for them.
“Hamilton will come here really motivated and it’s difficult to beat the same team twice in a row so we’ll have our work cut out.”
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