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Mark Walker

I scored crucial goal in Rangers Europa League run, it was 'moment of destiny'

John Lundstram has revealed the highlight of his career was scoring the goal that sent Rangers to the Europa League final.

The midfielder left Ibrox in the summer after three years at the club to move to Turkish football with Trabzonspor.

And he admitted his ambition is to reach the same level of fans acclaim he received at Rangers, after he netted the third and clinching goal in the semi-final second leg at Ibrox in a 3-1 win in 2022.

He said: "My relationship with the fans at Rangers reached a great level.

"And that is my aim for the same to happen at Trabzonspor.

"I have had two memorable moments in my career.


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"The first was to score my first English Premier League goal against Crystal Palace for Sheffield United. It was a huge moment for me.

"Of course, it was my dream to play in the Premier League when I was a kid. For that to happen, for my family to watch me there was emotional.

"But the best moment in my career was when I scored the winning goal against RB Leipzig in the Europa League semi-final for Rangers.

"It's probably even better than the goal I scored in the Premier League.

"That night was a moment of destiny for everyone at Rangers Football Club, but being the player who scored the winning goal was also my most special moment.

"I'll never forget that moment."

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