Tottenham Hotspur attacker Mikey Moore reflects on ‘toughest time I’ve been through’ after Rangers loan move

Mikey Moore believes he has emerged from the toughest time of his fledging career to at last find top form for Rangers.

The 18-year attacker admits he initially struggled in the “crazy experience” of life at Ibrox after arriving on loan from Tottenham in the summer.

However, Moore has blossomed under new head coach Danny Rohl and scored his first Gers goal in the 3-0 William Hill Premiership win over Dundee at Dens Park on Sunday, with Nico Raskin and Djeidi Gassama also on the scoresheet.

The England Under-19s international, who was “buzzing” to get off the mark for the Ibrox club when he curled in from the edge of the box before being denied a second by an offside, said: “It was a difficult start for me and I don’t think I showed anywhere near what I know I can do.

“Mentally it’s been unbelievable for me because it’s a massive club and I think it’s strengthened me up a lot because it’s probably the toughest time I’ve been through.

“So now I’m happy to be coming out of it, but now I need to keep on going and performing.”

Moore was asked about speculation he was aiming for a return to North London.

“I was never ready to go back,” he said.

“I always knew that at some point it would change and I’ve changed it for myself a little bit in the last few weeks, but I need to keep building and playing even better than I am.

“I’m picking up goals and assists, as I said in midweek (after 2-0 Europa League defeat to Roma) that I need to, so I’m happy with the goal on Sunday.

“I’m feeling a lot more confident, I’m getting used to the league, used to my teammates and the manager’s helped me a lot as well, he’s come in and he’s gave me confidence and belief in myself which has been good from him, so I’m excited to keep going.

“There’s a lot of pressure on a young boy coming from the Premier League, but as long as I’m improving and I’m helping Rangers go win games and picking up goals and helping the team, that’s all that matters for now.”

Moore is enjoying the more roving role he has been given by former Sheffield Wednesday boss Rohl, who took over from Russell Martin last month.

He said: “I think it helps me being in that role.

“I always want to be involved in the game as much as possible and I like to get in the pockets.

“I can play wide but I think I’ve had a bit of a mix of both, so I’m enjoying the role I’ve been given.”