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SuperCupNI 2022: Rangers coach throws down gauntlet to Northern Ireland teen

Rangers coach Cameron Campbell has thrown down he gauntlet to Northern Ireland teenager Mason Munn as the club approaches the business end of the SuperCupNI.

Campbell's young Gers have impressed so far at the youth football tournament.

They beat Mexican outfit Atlante 5-1 on Monday night before backing it up with another convincing 4-0 win over Co Armagh on Tuesday night.

Read more: SuperCupNI Wednesday fixtures as youth tournament reaches midway point

Former Glentoran shot-stopper Munn joined Rangers in June, one of five new summer signings announced by the club's burgeoning Academy.

The 16-year-old will link up with the Under 18s next season, but this week he is part of Campbell's Junior squad competing at the SuperCupNI.

Mason Munn with agent Lee Mudd from CAA Sports (Lee Mudd Facebook)

Munn played in Monday's win over Atlante, while Scottish international Sam Kane went between the posts for Tuesday's game against Armagh.

Rangers round off their group campaign against Leeds United on Wednesday before finding out their semi-final path.

Manager Campbell says opportunity knocks for both of his goalkeepers.

He said: "We have Mason Munn and Callum Burnside who are have both come through the NI Talent ID Performance Schools, which is brilliant.

"Mason is now full-time with us. He has moved over and is doing well.

"He is three weeks into his apprenticeship and has settled in. He played in Monday's game for us and did well.

"We are very fortunate to have two international goalkeepers in our SuperCupNI squad. Sam Kane plays for Scotland and Mason plays for Northern Ireland.

"Right now they are getting equal game time, and the challenge now for them is to see if one can pull away so when it comes to the semi-finals and final that it is an easier decision for us and not another tough one."

Rangers take on Leeds United at the Coleraine Showgrounds on Wednesday (3pm kick-off).

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