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Alan Galindo

Michael Beale in Rangers 'show me' Bayer Leverkusen demand as he insists 'we don't play friendlies'

Michael Beale has demanded his Rangers players 'show him' they want to be at Ibrox as they stake a claim against Bayer Leverkusen.

The new Ibrox gaffer - who came in following the decision to axe Dutchman Giovanni van Bronckhorst - wants his current crop to display their desire to be part of his Ibrox era when they play the German side in a friendly in Govan later today.

The showdown with the Bundesliga outfit will give supporters a first glimpse of the hard work that has been going on behind the scenes during the World Cup shutdown since the sensational return of the 42-year-old. He served as No2 under Steven Gerrard during his reign at Rangers but he is back as the main man with his new regime ready to begin. His first competitive match comes next week under the lights against Hibs with this game a big chance for players to put down a marker ahead of the Premiership return.

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