by Lindsay Herron

WALTER SMITH has confirmed that he will include Maurice Edu in his squad for Parkhead - assuming the American star arrives in Glasgow in enough time.

Edu was in the process of trying to secure a working visa from the UK Embassy in Toronto after the relevant paperwork on his work permit arrived from the UK.

All things being equal, he should be at Murray Park by Wednesday or Thursday and that will give him enough time to get ready for the Celtic game.

Smith said: "We have to wait and see if we get him over on time.

"The good thing is that he has been playing regularly and travelling around the world regularly with the US national team.

"When I first met him he came across as one of these boys who would not be fazed by a great deal. He seems quite a confident lad.

"If we can get him over in good time then I have no doubt that he would be involved on Sunday at some stage."

The other good news for Rangers is that Kyle Lafferty is winning his fitness battles to face Celtic after suffering a hamstring injury against Hearts.

Smith added: "I think he will be fit. He only just missed out on being involved at Aberdeen so after a few days on the training ground we would be hopeful of having him for this weekend."