With no European football following a shock early exit from the Champions League, the United States international says the prospect of a domestic clean-sweep is acting as the driving force.

Rangers play host to Hamilton in the Co-operative Insurance Cup tonight, hoping to book a place in the last four and take another step closer to a successful defence of the first silverware of the campaign.

"When I came here, I wanted to win championships and everyone here has the same mentality," Edu said.

"Whether it's this competition or the league, you want to win. We are in a good position right now and we just have to keep that going and get the win against Hamilton.

"Everyone is thinking about the treble - we are all winners here and we all have the winning mentality.

"For us, that's our aim, to do well in all three and win three trophies. That's the motivation."

Edu has featured in just one game - last month's 2-1 win over Kilmarnock - since his summer switch from Toronto FC.

"It's something you have to deal with," he said.

"Every footballer wants to play and I knew coming into this team that it was a winning team.

"There was a lot of talent in the midfield already and the summer signings mean the level in there has increased.

"I knew it was going to be a competitive environment and that it would be difficult to get on the field.

"But it's something I'm looking forward to and I feel it's something that will benefit me. I knew the situation and I've just been training hard and remaining patient.

"It's a good level, it's definitely a step up from the MLS, where I was before. It's competitive, it's fast and it's a hard, physical game.

"I think I've done decent to adjust so far and I feel more comfortable in training than I did when I first got here.

"As time goes on, hopefully I'll get some games which will help me to continue to develop."

Edu is hoping for a run-out tonight against a Hamilton side who proved to be tough opposition for Rangers in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League on Saturday, before eventually succumbing to a 3-1 defeat.

"I'm hoping it works out that way," he said.

"Every week I just try to prepare myself in the event that my name is called.

"It's been no different this week, my preparation has been the same and I've just been working hard in training."