Calum MacDonald - BBC Sport ScotlandFri, November 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM UTC·2 min readConnor Barron is determined to drive Rangers forward this season and earn a place in Scotland's World Cup squad.
The midfielder and clubmates John Souttar and Liam Kelly were part of Steve Clarke's squad as they qualified for next summer's finals with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark on Tuesday.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBarron, a late call-up by Clarke, was an unused substitute in the final two qualifiers but savoured an "unforgettable night" and knows his participation at the World Cup rests on his club performance over the next six months.
The 23-year-old, who has featured in five of Danny Rohl's six matches in charge, said: "A real proud moment for me, an honour to be part of the group, it's one I'll never forget, all to look forward to in the summer and the World Cup.
"The way the game went was spectacular, it's great to see so many smiles on people's faces across the country.
"The plan, first and foremost, is to fix myself into the [Rangers] team, play well and hopefully that comes.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"It's something that's in the back of your head for now. It's down to me doing the work here and performing well to get to the World Cup.
"All I can do is perform well, it's up to the gaffer to pick a squad, it's down to my performances make sure I'm there."
Rangers currently sit fourth in the Scottish Premiership but Barron's experience with the national team gives him belief.
"You can never write football, anything can happen," the 23-year-old said.
"It's important you've got to keep believing, you take every new experience in football and share it with the boys and we're all positive.
"You change your thinking straight back on to club football. We're fully focused on the game and making it four wins from four."
