Robby McCrorie has been told he faces a big decision this summer over his Rangers future.
The 24-year-old impressed in his two games last term as he filled in against Alashkert in the Europa League qualifiers and Celtic due to early season Covid issues at the club.
He is entering the final 12 months of his current deal and played third choice behind Allan McGregor and Jon McLaughlin last season.
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Club hero McGregor could yet extend his stay for another year and battle it out with McLaughlin for the No1 jersey - leaving McCrorie's future up in the air.
Ex-Rangers and Scotland keeper Cammy Bell is in no doubt that McCrorie has quality and is much better than being a No3 at a big club.
But admits it is now make-or-break time for the stopper.
Speaking to the Scottish Sun, Bell said: “Last season wasn’t great as Robby didn’t get a lot of football.
“I'd always encourage him to stay with Rangers but I understand that he needs to be playing to progress again.
“Even if Allan stays or goes, then Robby has to go to the club and ask whether they still see him as a No 1 in the future.
“If they do then that’s great but he still has to be playing. He’s much better than being the No 3 at a huge club.
“It will be a tough conversation and a lot will depend on how Rangers see Robby’s future.
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“They might decide he isn’t what they need but Robby wouldn’t be short of offers.
“Plenty of clubs would be keen to get him if his future isn’t at Ibrox. Robby was brilliant in the two massive games and he handled the occasion and showed his temperament.
“I never doubted he’d be able to step up and it gave him a taste of it but he will want more.
“For me though, you need to play 15 to 20 games in a row to get a real picture of what it is like to be the Rangers No 1.
“I think Allan has shown how it is done over the years, while I don’t think Jon has had that run in his time with the club.
“It’s only when you are playing at the top level like Rangers when you are judged by the number of mistakes you make.
“If you are at another club and make ten saves and then make a mistake, no one minds as you have produced those other stops.
“But at Rangers if you make a mistake people don’t forget it and you are under scrutiny and pressure. You have to be able to handle that.
“Robby doesn’t want his career to stagnate and it’s not gone down the path he’d have wanted.
“He has a big decision to make this summer.”
