The 28-year-old midfielder has struggled to cement his spot in the 'Gers line-up after his move from A-League champions Brisbane Roar in September.

McKay had broken into Ally McCoist's side earlier this month with two Scottish Premier League starts, but has slipped out of favour again, failing to make the squad in the weekend's 2-1 win over Dunfermline.

However, the left-sided midfielder told the Daily Record he believed his international commitments and subsequent jet-setting haven't helped his cause in his first few months at Rangers.

But with McKay's international schedule clear for the next few months, having picked up a yellow card against Thailand last month ruling him out of February's clash with Saudi Arabia, he's hoping to break in at Rangers.

"There won't be many long flights for a while - I managed to get myself booked in the last game so I'm suspended for the one in February,” McKay said.

"We're already through to the next round of qualifiers so the final game with Saudi Arabia is a dead rubber. I didn't mean to get suspended because I always love to go back but in this case it works out okay.

"I've been back and forward twice since signing for Rangers and there were also trips halfway to games in Oman and Thailand. We're used to it because the majority of our players are based in Europe.

"You just need to train as quickly as possible, look after yourself and get ready for games.”

McKay added that he believed his extended run without Socceroos duties could give him the opportunity to show Rangers fans what he's all about.

"I'm hoping for a proper run at Rangers now without the travel and will try to help the team as much as I can,” McKay said.

"The fans have still to see the real me. I've been playing in different positions so they will only see what I'm capable of after a run of matches in the side.

"I have to work hard and wait for my chance. I love playing central midfield but we have some great players in there so I need to bide my time. I played an advanced role the other week but that's a new position to me. I'm happy to play any where because I am versatile for the national team too.

"I've been asked to fill a variety of roles, even at left-back, so it leaves options open. Left of centre is the position I most enjoy though."