Rangers youngster Ben Williamson has put pen to paper on a new two-year deal at Ibrox.

The midfielder has also been sent out on loan to Livingston for the upcoming season as he and manager Steven Gerrard hope he can play minutes in the Premiership.

Williamson, 19, was a standout on loan at Arbroath in the Championship last season but wanted to try his luck in the top tier of the Scottish game.

Lions boss David Martindale moved swiftly to organise the loan move which will see him turn out at the Tony Macaroni Arena for the upcoming season.

The player made an appearance for the Gers first-team earlier this pre-season against Tranmere and is considered a promising prospect for the future.

Martindale told the Livi website: "I’m delighted that both Ben himself and Rangers FC have chosen Livingston as the club best placed to help Ben in his progression.

"I watched Ben action a number of times last season whilst watching Jack Hamilton and Carlo Pignatiello at Arbroath and was always impressed. I really believe he has a great future in the game and I’m happy to get him on board here.

"Ben hasn’t long made his Scotland U21 debut which tells you the quality the lad possesses. 

"I must say a big thank you to Rangers Football Club, Ben and his agent Pete Cormack for working with us to make the deal happen."