IT used to be a case of could do better at Rangers. Now, it is a matter of will do better.

As fans celebrated on Saturday in the aftermath of the 6-2 win over Hibernian at Easter Road, the post-mortem had already begun in the Light Blue ranks.

There were, of course, many reasons to be positive and pleased, but it was the areas of frustration, the disappointments, that came to the fore when Mark Warburton spoke to his players and addressed the media afterwards.

It was not a case of the 52-year-old looking to dampen the expectation or lessen the achievement of a victory over their Championship title rivals.

Instead, it was an indication of just what Warburton expects and how high he has set the bar as he continues to strive for improvement and make significant progress.

Tom Walsh may not have played his part in the Capital as he missed out on a place in the squad, but he was able to share in the joy of an eye-catching win as Warburton’s reign got off to a stunning start.

And the winger was also involved in the analysis afterwards as Warburton examined the positives and the negatives in an attempt to iron out the issues ahead of the League Cup tie with Peterhead this weekend and Championship kick-off against St Mirren a week tomorrow.

“It is fair to say that the first half an hour wasn’t great and we all know that and admit it ourselves,” Walsh told SportTimes.

“After that, we improved and scored some good goals and we were pleased to win the game.

“We won 6-2 but know we can play a lot better and that is the encouraging thing. We know there is more to come so that is really positive for us.

“That is the standards that we have set ourselves here. It doesn’t matter what the score is, if we don’t perform then we need to be honest and say that.

“There is no point in lying to ourselves if we haven’t won in style and done what the manager has asked.

“We sent the fans home happy on Saturday but we still know we can play better.

“It is not often you win 6-2 and you think you could have done better, but that is how high the standards have been set.”

As supporters celebrated their first win of the campaign, and enthused about what may lie ahead in the coming months under Warburton, they were able to banish the memories of the troubles they experienced just a few months ago.

Walsh was part of the Gers side that crashed to a play-off defeat to Motherwell as a traumatic campaign reached an embarrassing conclusion at the end of May.

The Warburton era is only a couple of bounce games and one competitive fixture old, but the signs are promising and encouraging for players and fans alike.

“It was good to get a break over the summer but I was glad to get back to training and the pre-season schedule has been good,” Walsh said.

“We had some good games and everyone is buzzing after the game on Saturday. We can’t wait for Sunday and then the league season to start.

“The fans are buzzing after Saturday as well and it is a good place to be just now.

“It has been great so far. The manager has brought in a new style, new ideas and high standards. It has been really good to be part of.

“Hopefully I can work my way into the team, whether it is this weekend or the week after and I will be ready when called upon. It is a squad game and I won’t let my head go down the first week of the season.

“Obviously, I was disappointed and I wanted to play and be involved. But you have just got to keep working and hopefully get your way in.

“When you get in the team, you have to perform and stay in the team because there is competition in the squad.”

There may have been no place for Walsh in the starting line-up, or on the bench at Easter Road, but the 19-year-old is unlikely to have to wait long for his chance to shine.

He made 10 appearances for the Gers towards the end of last season and injected pace, trickery and an attacking threat into a side that was often devoid of inspiration in the final third.

The winger appears to be the ideal candidate for a place in Warburton’s plans and fits the kind of player the former Brentford manager will put his faith in.

And Walsh is confident the new Ibrox boss will bring out the best in him as he looks to catch the eye and inspire the Gers this term.

He said: “I knew the manager was doing well at Brentford last season but I didn’t look too much into how he was going about things.

“I didn’t appreciate how good he was and what the style was like until he came here and I started working with him.

“I had heard before we came back that the standards were going to be high and I was looking forward to it. So far, it has been brilliant and hopefully it will be a really good season for the team and myself.

“I want to get on the ball, that is what I am about, being on the ball and creating.

“It is perfect for my style and for the team as well, with the players we have got, I think it will really suit us.

“We are playing from the back, keeping the ball and playing patient but attacking football. It is a great way to play and it is something I am enjoying.”

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