DAVIE WEIR is winning his fitness battle to face Kilmarnock in this weekend's top of the table SPL clash.

The Rangers defender had a minor procedure to tidy up a groin problem last week which forced him to miss Scotland's double-header with Macedonia and Iceland.

But the Murray Park medical team are pleased with his progress and he is expected to take his place for the visit of the Rugby Park club.

Lee McCulloch won't return in time and there are serious doubts over Kevin Thomson and Kyle Lafferty.

Kenny Miller's hamstring problem will be assessed when he returns from international duty in Iceland.