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Mark Pirie

Michael Beale hit with Rangers cull demand for Celtic fight as John Lundstram leads pack of 7 who is never a starter

Michael Beale has been told at least seven players that started against Celtic in the Viaplay Cup Final defeat could be heading for the Ibrox exit door.

The post match inquiry is rumbling on after Ange Postecoglou's side claimed the first piece of silverware on offer in Scotland at Hampden, with the runaway Scottish Premiership leaders continuing their push for a domestic Treble while Beale was made to wait for his first piece of silverware since taking the top job at Rangers. The Scottish Cup appears to be the most likely shot at a trophy this term for the Light Blues, and exIbrox keeper Bell has demanded plans for next season are ramped up in Govan.

Former Scotland cap Bell reckons that James Tavernier, Connor Goldson and Ryan Kent should be the only players who start next season if Beale is serious about the title fight with the Hoops. Bell told Clyde 1 Superscoreboard: "I think there needs to be a freshness about the Rangers squad, but what they need to bring in is quality.

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