Rangel told theย Western Mailย โI wasnโt really expecting to start because the back four have been outstanding,โ said Rangel.
โNeil Taylor has done really well coming from the Conference, heโs settled in quickly.
โItโs the same with the performances of Alan Tate on the left or the right as well as Monks (Garry Monk) and Ash (Ashley Williams).
โIโm just happy that the gaffer has got faith in me and Iโm very grateful for that.
โI had half-an-hour at Watford and I donโt think I was at my best, especially after being out for a while.
โBut, when the gaffer told me the side that would start against Derby, I felt really good.
โThe gaffer says he respects the experienced players at this level and Iโm pleased to hear that.
โObviously I need to play games now,โ he said.
โItโs not just about one game, I want to be playing week-in week-out until the end of the season.
โBut the break has not come at a good time for me.
โIโve just played one game and half-an-hour, but Iโll get the batteries charged again and hopefully when we come back we can win games.โ
And Rangel said he is delighted that Swansea are more attack-minded this season under Rodgers than his predecessor Paulo Sousa.
โItโs still early in the season, but itโs great to see the team has been scoring goals this season,โ he said.
โWe play open football and try to create chances.
โWe lacked the last pass to score, but Derby are a very experienced team and they were well-organised.
โBut we have started the season well and itโs good to be in the top 10.
โWeโve got a bigger squad and two players for each position, which is what you need if youโre going to be in the top six.โ