Thomson's return to the Rangers team is a bonus for manager Walter Smith

Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson came through his comeback match against FC Nuremberg unscathed and is looking forward to getting more game time.

Thomson had been out for eight months with a cruciate ligament injury and endured a tough rehabilitation regime.

"I knew I was going to get on but waiting for it lasted for ages," Thomson told the Rangers website.

"It was nice to get on for the last half hour. My performance wasn't great but it was great to be back out there."

Thomson injured his knee in an accidental collision with Kilmarnock striker David Fernandez in November last year.

The former Hibs player had been in impressive form at that point but the injury meant he missed Rangers' league and cup double.

Now that he is once more kicking a ball in anger, the 24-year-old is keen to feature in manager Walter Smith's team.

"I hope that can be the launch pad for a good pre-season," said Thomson.

"I hope to be involved again when we play SC Wiedenbruck on Tuesday. The trip has been a bit stop-start and my knee has been a wee bit puffy as a result.

"But we'll keep icing my knee up, take every precaution possible and hopefully I'll be able to get some more minutes under my belt."

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