KRIS BOYD reckons Allan McGregor will be determined to continue his playing career after playing a key role for Rangers last term.

The 40-year-old was influential as the Light Blues made it all the way to the Europa League final and also lifted the Scottish Cup.

Uncertainty still surrounds the goalkeeper's future after appearing to make an emotional final appearance in the cup final against Hearts.

But Boyd believes his former teammate could well look to extend his stay at Ibrox.

“Jon McLaughlin has shown that he can step in,” Boyd told Sky Sports. “Whether he’s ready to go and play a full season for Rangers is a different story and remains to be seen if he's given the opportunity.

“I would imagine if Allan McGregor doesn't sign a new contract, then Rangers will bring in another goalkeeper. The question is are you bringing in a goalkeeper that’s going to be second choice to Jon McLaughlin or someone that’s going to be first choice? That’s the decision Rangers will have to make.

“On Allan McGregor, I don’t know. I said a few months ago this would probably be his last season. But the way the season finished for him, he probably wants more of it.

“It remains to be seen what will happen with Allan and it's a difficult one. When you come to the end of your career, you might only play a handful of games and all of a sudden, you maybe feel your time is up.

“But Allan played the majority of the games last season and it’s very difficult to walk away from playing 40-odd games a season. The fitness levels are there and he’s shown he can do it. He played in the Europa League final, he won the Scottish Cup and pushed Celtic all the way in the league so he’s had a big part in the season.

“Only Allan will decide and from a Rangers point of view, you've got to respect that as well because he's done a lot for the football club, but I can understand that Rangers will want to know exactly what’s happening soon.”