Fenerbahce boss İsmail Kartal insists former Rangers winger Ryan Kent remains integral to his plans despite hardly using him since his arrival from Ibrox.

The 26-year-old moved to Turkish football in the summer, but he's struggled to get game time under manager Kartal.

He's started just one game in the league and has been used mostly as a sub.

However, Kartal maintains he is happy with Kent's form and has backed him to make a bigger impression as the season progresses.

He said: "We know what Ryan Kent can do for us.

"Ryan has played well when called upon in all the matches I have used him in.

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"We are pleased with his performances in training too.

"Every player in the squad is constantly getting evaluated and we are all satisfied with him since he got here.

"He is an important part of the squad. We have a lot of games both in the league and in Europe and there will be plenty of opportunities for him."

Kent has scored once since his arrival in Istanbul - against FC Zimbru in the Europa Conference League in a 5-0 victory.