What James Penrice thinks about Tuur Rommens' injury return as Rangers competition discussed

James Penrice will have competition for his spot at Rangers once Tuur Rommens returns to fitness.

The Gers signed Penrice in the summer from AEK Athens on an initial season-long loan.

He has impressed so far in Govan, most recently featuring in the double Old Firm victories over Celtic.

However, Rommens ended last term as one of the Bears' best players, but has been out since the middle of August with a groin injury.

The Belgian is in contention to be ready once the international break concludes and club football resumes.

But this means Penrice will now have competition for his spot at left-back. So what does he think about that?

James Penrice speaks out after Scotland call-up snub

Penrice joined Rangers knowing that he would have a hard task in moving Rommens out of the side.

But the Scot has performed well and has been given an extended run of games thanks to his teammate's injury.

The Gers know all about Rommens and the attacking qualities that he could offer Derek McInnes, which makes the left-back position an interesting area to keep an eye on.

Speaking ahead of Rommens' return from injury, Penrice has shared his thoughts on the competition for places ahead, as well as being snubbed from a Scotland call-up.

Penrice said, as quoted by The Scottish Sun: "Was Scotland on my horizon? No, not for me. I was focusing on just coming back to Scotland and trying to enjoy my football.

"It’s been a mental couple of weeks, so Scotland hasn’t really taken up my focus.

"I watched a lot of games last year and you could see Tuur is a very good player. So when he comes back that can only help the squad. Competition in every position is vital."

The 27-year-old believes that a fight for places in the starting lineup can "only be good" for Rangers.

He will also no doubt be disappointed that he was not given the call-up to the Scotland squad by Sebastien Pocognoli.

However, this may only benefit the Bears moving forward.

Why Penrice is unhappy with the international break

Rangers are currently on a six-game winning streak, and have not conceded in their last four matches in all competitions.

There is finally a feel-good factor in Govan thanks to McInnes and his players, though that's exactly why the break may be slightly frustrating.

Penrice said: "I don’t want to stop. I’d rather we kept going. That would be another good thing for the squad. But at the same time if you’re on a roll, you don’t really want to stop."

However, he did admit it will be a good chance for him and the Rangers squad to recharge, at least the ones who have remained at Auchenhowie.

It will be interesting to see how the left-back fight develops once Rommens is back, as the Light Blues have two top-class players in that position.