Scotland manager Craig Levein is sweating over the fitness of full-back Steven Whittaker ahead of Tuesday’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Liechtenstein.

Rangers manager Walter Smith paid tribute to Steven Whittaker after he claimed his 11th goal of the season to set the Scottish champions on their way to a 2-0 win over Kilmarnock in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Steven Whittaker insists Rangers are motivated by the prospect of Clydesdale Bank Premier League title glory and not the comments of rival players.

Steven Whittaker has played down talk of a domestic treble and insists Rangers must guard against complacency instead.

Steven Whittaker struck twice in extra-time as Rangers booked their place in the fifth round of the Active Nation Scottish Cup with a 2-0 extra-time victory over Hamilton.

Steven Whittaker admits Rangers have a major point to prove when they play host to Stuttgart in the Champions League next week.

Rangers defender Steven Whittaker is hoping his performance for a depleted Scotland side in the 2-0 loss at the hands of Japan in Yokohama on Saturday evening will have helped strengthen his place in George Burley’s future squads.

Kenny Miller has backed Rangers team-mate Steven Whittaker to rise to the challenge if given the nod for Scotland’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Holland.

Steven Whittaker believes Rangers have sent out a strong message that they are unwilling to surrender their crown after notching up their third successive win in the 4-1 romp over Hamilton.

Rangers defender Steven Whittaker is confident the Ibrox side can defend their Scottish Premier League crown.