Thursday 7 April 2016 12:52, UK
Charlie Adam believes Rangers will be in a good position to immediately challenge Celtic for the Scottish Premiership title next season.
The Gers sealed their place in Scottish football's top tier with a 1-0 win over Dumbarton on Tuesday, and some of the focus has already switched to how Mark Warburton's side will fare next season.
Stoke midfielder Adam, who spent six years in the Rangers first team between 2003 and 2009, sees no reason why his former club cannot be up with the sides at the top of the Premiership.
"Of course they are [able to challenge for the title]. They had 49,000 fans there against Dumbarton on a Wednesday night, and they've had that support since they were in the Third Division week in, week out," Adam told Sky Sports Now.
"The fans have made a massive impact, the players and owners have come in and stabilised the club and they look like they are building for the future.
"I think the signings that Mark has made showed the intent that they were going to try and get promoted, but the players are good enough to keep them in the Premiership.
"They'll go there next season and want to try and win it - they will spend again as well and improve the squad, and Celtic will have to be wary of that."
Before attention can turn to Rangers' Premiership campaign, Warburton's side will attempt to win the Petrofac Training Cup on Sunday, followed by the Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic a week later.
Adam told Sky Sports Now that he believes the encounter with Celtic will be a real sign of how far Rangers have come under Warburton.
"We'll see on April 17 - in the past there was a massive gap, but I think Rangers have improved", he added.
"Celtic are dwindling at the top, they've taken their foot off the gas and Aberdeen have pushed them all the way, but they will still win the league.
"I'd like to see Rangers push them and hopefully get the win, and to try and win the treble in one season would be incredible."
