IAN BLACK is confident Rangers have got the mental mettle for the title race this term.

Ally McCoist's side head into their clash with Raith tomorrow nine points off the pace in the Championship.

Hearts have set the standards early in the campaign, but midfielder Black reckons the Light Blues are well equipped as they bid to make it three-in-a-row this term.

"We've got enough quality throughout the squad that can pull us through as long as there's not too many of those bad days," the 29-year-old told rangers.co.uk.

"The pressure is always on us with the expectations here because of the size of this club and what it has achieved over the years.

"But we've got boys in the dressing room who can handle it.

"We've just got to go out against Raith with the right attitude and hopefully get the win."