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Unchanged XI but Rangers fans react as new signing named in squad

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Rangers have named an unchanged side for the visit of St. Johnstone as the Ibrox club look to maintain their perfect start to the season.

Steven Gerrard’s side have won both their two opening games this campaign without conceding a goal and can climb to the top of the Scottish Premiership if they win by two clear goals tonight.

The Gers continue with their slightly adapted 4-2-3-1 formation that will see the three players behind frontman Alfredo Morelos rotate and aim to break down what promises to be a stubborn Saints side.

Keeper Jon McLaughlin continues in goal with Allan McGregor on commentary duties tonight after the veteran keeper was ruled out with an injury.

A familiar looking back four is beginning to emerge with first-choice full-backs James Tavernier and Borna Barisic supplemented by mainstay Connor Goldson and impressive new signing Leon Balogun.

The big Nigerian international defender has added pace and composure to the Rangers backline and is staking his claim for a consistent starting berth.

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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has named an unchanged XI for the visit of St. Johnstone. (Photo by Willie Vass/Pool via Getty Images)

In front of them Glen Kamara and Ryan Jack will act as the clubs midfield enforcers with Ryan Kent, Joe Aribo and Ianis Hagi looking to find a creative spark behind the frontman.

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos continues up front after reaffirming his commitment to the Ibrox club amid interest from Ligue 1 side Lille.

New striker signings Cedric Itten and Kemar Roofe make the bench, with the latter perhaps in line to make his Rangers debut this evening after dropping a hint on social media.

Rangers fans expressed their excitement at potentially seeing their new man at Ibrox this evening:

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