Ranger has been in and out of Hughton’s side this season, but many Toon fans prefer to see youth given its chance in the shape of Andy Carroll and Ranger in attack as opposed to on-loan striker Marlon Harewood.
However, Hughton feels that all of his strikers know the score when it comes to his selection process and only those in form will get the nod.
Hughton said: “There will always be ups and downs once you get here.
“And there will be times when any player’s form is not so good.”
Yet Hughton expects Ranger to get better as the season progresses. He added: “He’s had a consistent run of games and, apart from a bout of illness, he’s been injury-free this season.
“He’ll get better as he gets more experienced and it’s good for him that he can be part of the squad.”
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