Source: Team_Talk
Boyd has European role - McCoist
Manager Walter Smith has repeatedly refused to pick Boyd in European games since returning to the Ibrox hotseat in January 2007.
The latest snub arrived on Wednesday night as Rangers' top scorer sat on the bench while they opened their Champions League Group G account with a 1-1 draw at Stuttgart.
Asked if Boyd had a place in Smith's European XI, assistant manager McCoist said: "Of course he has, absolutely. Kris Boyd's got a place in our Rangers team.
"Anybody who scores goals like Kris Boyd can would feature in anybody's plans."
Boyd has reiterated his refusal to return to the Scotland fold while George Burley remained manager after quitting last year over a perceived lack of opportunities.
The striker is prepared to spend what could be another two years in international exile but he will not want to wait as long to be given a chance in the Champions League.
He is fighting a losing battle against Smith's preferred 4-5-1 system, in which Kenny Miller's pace makes him the ideal lone front-runner.
McCoist admits Smith will persevere with such a "defensive" formation while it continues to bring the kind of results that got Rangers to the UEFA Cup final two years ago.
"It may not be the most attacking team, but you pick the team to win a game and that's what you do," McCoist said looking ahead to the second group game against Sevilla.
"We'll do the exact same against the group favourites.
"It's all about picking that side you think can get you the three points.
"If we're going to get three points, we'll have to defend well against Sevilla."
Boyd can expect to return to the side for Saturday's Clydesdale Bank Premier League trip to Kilmarnock, with Rangers always far more adventurous against lesser opposition.
Their biggest headache is at the back, with Stuttgart hero Madjid Bougherra suspended and captain David Weir still doubtful with an ankle injury.
Lee McCulloch played as a makeshift centre-half in Germany but another decision may have to be made over who partners him.
"We've got one or two options and one or two ideas that we've be throwing about," McCoist said.
"It's not an ideal situation. It'd be wrong of me to sit here and tell you it was perfect, because it's not.
"We'll hopefully come up with something that will work in our favour."
That will be no mean feat against Killie's star striker Kevin Kyle, who has been rampant since moving to Scotland in January.
McCoist said: "He's a handful for anybody, any defence at all.
"Our boys will know they've been in a game when they play against him."
Kyle will start at Rugby Park after recovering from cartilage surgery and Killie's talismanic skipper cannot wait to test himself against the champions.
The 28-year-old made his return as a substitute at Hearts on Tuesday, though he revealed he told manager Jim Jefferies he also wanted to start at Tynecastle.
Kyle said: "He kind of told me I was going to be on the bench and I was fine with that.
"And on the day of the game when we got to the hotel, I was like, 'I really want to start!' But I couldn't go and say it because I don't pick the team.
"Hopefully, he'll pick me from the start this Saturday and if he doesn't, I'll be his office to see him!"
