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Aidan Smith

Philippe Clement names his first Rangers starting XI to take on Hibs at Ibrox

Philippe Clement has named his first starting lineup as Rangers manager.

The Light Blues are preparing to take on Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership this afternoon.

Clement, 49, was installed as the 19th permanent manager of the Gers less than seven days ago when he replaced Michael Beale and he will be keen to make an immediate impression on the touchline.

It means Jack Butland retains his place between the posts for his eighth successive league start this campaign, providing the last line of defence behind a backline of captain James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, John Souttar and Borna Barisic.

Nicolas Raskin will anchor the midfield alongside John Lundstram, with Sam Lammers offering creativity between the lines.

Cyriel Dessers will lead the line in attack, where he is supported by an in-form Abdallah Sima and Scott Wright who returns from suspension.

Among the substitutes for the Rangers in Govan this afternoon is Robby McCrorie, Ridvan Yilmaz, Ryan Jack, Kemar Roofe, Ben Davies, Leon Balogun and Ross McCausland, while Todd Cantwell and Danilo returns to the matchday squad.

RANGERS: Butland, Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Barisic, Lundstram, Raskin, Lammers, Wright, Sima, Dessers

SUBS: McCrorie, Ridvan, Jack, Cantwell, Roofe, Davies, Balogun, McCausland, Danilo.

HIBS: Marshall, Miller, Hanlon (c), Fish, Youan, Vente, Boyle, Newell, Jeggo, Le Fondre, Obita.

SUBS: Wollacott, Levitt, Stevenson, Doidge, Delferriere, Jair, Campbell, Rocky, Whittaker.

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