James Tavernier is flattered by interest from former club Newcastle United.

But the Englishman insists he's focused on helping Rangers end Celtic's dominance of the Scottish Premier League.

Tavernier said: "It's a compliment and that is how I see it. But all my emphasis is on Rangers.

"Things can happen in football but I'm looking forward to this season. It's all speculation.

"If it stays like that then I don't get upset about it. I'm fully focused on the job here.

"I have always believed in my quality, even when I was younger.

"With the clubs I was at, Newcastle and Wigan, it didn't work out for me.

"Rangers gave me a chance. The club have shown faith in me.

"I have been trying to repay that favour ever since, which means working harder, getting better and better.

"I love my football here, my family is settled and I am in a great place at the moment."