Rangers new signing scores as Derek McInnes gets off to winning start

Rangers romped to victory in a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly

Rangers demolished Raith Rovers 5-1 in a private friendly match as manager Derek McInnes intensified his squad’s preparations ahead of the upcoming campaign.

The new Ibrox boss assessed his players during Saturday’s practice fixture, which saw recent acquisitions Ross McCrorie and Dan Neil both take part.

However, £6million goalkeeper Ivor Pandur was absent, as he won’t return until later this month following Croatia’s World Cup elimination by Portugal on Friday.

Scottish internationals Liam Kelly, John Souttar, Findlay Curtis and Lawrence Shankland were also missing from the match-day squad.

Belgian midfielder Nicolas Raskin and Norway international Thelo Aasgaard continue their World Cup commitments as their nations battle through the knockout stages.

McInnes plans to relocate his squad to Spain for a warm-weather training camp, having cancelled the Austrian trip that had been organised by previous boss Danny Rohl.

Rangers’ players seized another opportunity to showcase their abilities on Saturday, securing a comprehensive win against the Championship side, according to reports from the Rangers Review.

The Gers established a commanding two-goal advantage by half-time through efforts from Lyall Cameron and Tuur Rommens.

McCrorie celebrated his comeback with a goal following the interval, while Nedim Bajrami and Ryan Naderi also scored before Raith secured a late penalty consolation.

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