KENNY MILLER has revealed that he is keen to remain a Rangers player beyond the end of his new contract in the summer of 2017.

The 35-year-old striker believes he has “a few years left” at the top level after signing a 12-month extension to his existing deal and harbours hopes of remaining part of the set-up at the Ladbrokes Championship club for some time to come.

“Listen, I would never say never,” he said. “That is the way I look at it.

“When you get to this age, you don’t sign two, three, four-year deals.

“You play it by ear and you try to earn the right to maybe knock the manager’s door or, in this case, have the manager come and speak to you to ask if you would like to stay on again.

“For me, it was something I never had to think about for one second.

“I am fortunate enough that the manager has seen enough to feel that I can contribute to his team both on and off the field in the years to come.

“I am absolutely delighted to get it done and dusted. It was unexpected to have the conversation so early with regard to staying for another year.”

Miller has been actively involved with the Under-20 team at Murray Park as he plans for a future in coaching, but he insists that is not his main focus when there are so many challenges remaining on the field of play.

“For me, that is a side issue,” said Miller. “I do that when I can, but I am firmly focused on playing because I feel I have still got a few years left at that level.”

Rangers boss Mark Warburton has spoken at length in the past over the positive influence Miller brings to the dressing room, but insists that he has been given his new deal based purely on what he can deliver as a player.

“While he has a very bright future as a coach, this is a contract he has earned as player,” he said.

Miller appreciates the faith Warburton has placed in him since taking over the reins at Ibrox and is determined to pay him back in goals.

“It was unexpected to have the conversation so early in regards to staying for another year,” he said. “I hope I can repay him with some good performances, a few more goals and, hopefully, a promotion to get us back to the top league next year.”