The Nathan Patterson Rangers roadmap as Michael Beale reveals how club plotted star's rise from the age of 15

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Rangers hunted down success home and abroad. Nathan Patterson had to overcome shyness to discover his roar among seasoned pros desperate to tear down Celtic’s bid for history and deliver a first title in a decade at Ibrox.

That he did was no fluke. His pathway to belonging in Steven Gerrard ’s top team was set out in fine detail by his masters at Rangers Training Centre.

Michael Beale has lifted the lid how the Ibrox coaching staff deliberately opened up the route for the teenager to make his stunning breakthrough – which he admits has even taken him aback.

Players who may have rivalled the youngster for the back-up right-back spot were released to clear the way.The teenager was moved right next to James Tavernier in training every day to.