SHORTLY after he had lauded his Rangers players for their performance in the 3-0 friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen at Ibrox yesterday afternoon, Michael Beale attempted to put the result into its proper perspective.
“You have to take into consideration where Leverkusen are in their preparations,” he said. “They’re further behind us.”
It was an important point. The German visitors might have competed in the Champions League group stages this season and may be playing in the Europa League knockout rounds next year.
