RANGERS Academy striker Chris McKee will use Harry Kane as his inspiration as to looks to make his name at Ibrox.

The Northern Irishman recently penned a new deal with the Light Blues that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2022. 

McKee has emerged as a promising talent in the B Team that is guided by former Gers star Kevin Thomson. 

Now he is eager to continue catching the eye as he takes close note of the attributes of Spurs idol Kane. 

“There have been a few,” McKee told IrishFA.com when asked about his influences in the game.

“My dad would obviously be one; he has always supported me and kept me grounded. Also, my coach at Linfield, Scott Boyd, he really trusted me as a player. Gary Jackson also played a huge part in my development and my improvement. 

“Pascal Vaudequin at JD Club NI also had a big influence on me improving my technical ability and now my reserve team manager at Rangers, Kevin Thomson, has helped move on to the next level. So, I would say all these people have really helped me throughout my career to date. 

“Being a Spurs fan I have always looked up to Harry Kane. He is probably my idol and I like to watch clips of him on YouTube to try and pick up some tips.

“My best position is playing through the middle as an out-and-out striker. However, this season I have also played as a number 10 and even though you do get a lot more of the ball playing in that role, I still prefer to play as a striker.

“I have scored nine goals in 13 games this term but I have only played striker in about two or three of those matches the rest of the time I have been playing as a number 10.

"I must admit when they told me I was getting a new deal I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face! Over the lockdown I got myself super fit so it would give me an edge over the other players. 

"I did loads of extra sessions during the break and I’m now the fittest I have ever been and I feel it’s made me a better player which helped in getting a new contract."