Alfredo Morelos Rangers axe was 'easy' decision for Steven Gerrard as he praises record-equalling rearguard

Steven Davis after the midfielder equalled Pat Jennings' record of 119 Northern Ireland caps. Davis is unlikely to recall the scoreline fondly as his side fell to a 5-1 Nations League defeat against Norway in Belfast, but Gerrard was impressed with the commitment shown by his player during the match.

Steven Gerrard has revealed injured strike duo Cedric Itten and Jermain Defoe have used the international break to bring themselves back into contention for a first team berth. Veteran striker Defoe has been out since July after sustaining a pre-season hamstring injury against Motherwell while Itten suffered a calf kock that left a Switzerland call-up in tatters.

James Tavernier needs to win a trophy before he gets the credit he deserves as Rangers captain. But he insists the right back is his dream player because of how he conducts himself and how reliable he is at the club.

Alfredo Morelos has even left the building.As the seemingly exit-bound striker watches on from afar, a Rangers side for which he was so long the focal point is being forced to evolve.Steven Gerrard admits, as far as the Colombian's future is concerned, he's taking things day by day.His eventual whereabouts, after all, is out of the manager's hands.Where he cannot, and has not, been so relaxed is in preparing for life after Morelos.The successive arrivals of Kemar Roofe and Cedric Itten were a

Steven Gerrard has bolstered his attack with the capture of Cedric Itten and Kemar Roofe, acquisitions which look set to cover the possible departure of Alfredo Morelos.

Steven Gerrard clearly doesn't want that to happen. And that's why he's enlisted former Liverpool team-mate Dejan Lovren to look after Ibrox left-back Borna Barisic while he's away with Croatia.

Rangers cruised past a 91-year-old club record for clean sheets at the start of a season, praise was rightly dished out by Steven Gerrard to his defensive stars. While accolades for such a feat are well deserved, those watching the games will have noticed how little the Ibrox club have been threatened during the six games so far.

Alfredo Morelos to still be a Rangers player after the coming international break despite intense transfer speculation. The Colombian striker was left out of the Light Blues' Premiership clash against Kilmarnock last week after Gerrard noticed a dip in his application in training.

Celtic in 1906. Steven Gerrard 's side comfortably defeated Hamilton Accies 2-0 on Saturday evening to register their sixth straight Premiership shut out.

Cedric Itten is set to spend two weeks out with a calf complaint. The summer arrival from St Gallen was a notable absentee from Steven Gerrard 's squad to face Hamilton Accies on Saturday evening.

Premiership season. Steven Gerrard's side sit atop the table on goal difference from Hibs, a turgid draw against Livingston the only blot on their copybook thus far.

Alfredo Morelos to the Rangers squad.The Colombian was missing from the starting 11 and substitutes in last weekend's win over Kilmarnock and his manager claimed he lacked focus in training amid speculation of a move to Lille.Between the sticks Jon McLaughlin hasn't conceded in the league since he started standing in for regular No.1 Allan McGregor and the pair of keepers will compete for the starting slot.Leon Balogun is back from a quad strain but the comeback target for Joe Aribo (ankle) and

Alfredo Morelos has "refocused" on life at Rangers and the manager will decide today if he will be part of Saturday's squad to face Hamilton.The striker was dropped for the 2-0 win over Kilmarnock last weekend after the manager took issue with his application in training and matches.Gerrard had previously admitted his star striker had his "head turned" by a transfer offer from Lille.The £16m bid was rejected but the player himself was keen on the move and had agreed personal terms.And with

Ianis Hagi 's first club is confident he'll come good at Rangers - and insists he's under far less pressure at Ibrox. The Romanian talent, son of the legendary Gheorghe, impressed for Steven Gerrard 's side in a loan move last season.

Rangers should be compelled to spend every penny of a potential Ryan Kent transfer fee. The former Ibrox star has warned it's not the season for "cheap replacements" as Leeds United remain interested in the winger.Steven Gerrard's side are bidding to stop rivals Celtic winning a historic 10 In A Row but are attracting interest in their star players.Alfredo Morelos looks close to the exit door while Leeds could return with an improved offer for Kent.

Alfredo Morelos "doesn't look himself" as it's reported Lille will make a new bid for the striker. The Ligue 1 side had a bid rejected for El Bufalo earlier this month, later signing Jonathan David in a £27million deal from Gent.

Steven Gerrard after he watched his Rangers side drop points for the first time this season. A 0-0 draw at the Tony Macaroni Arena has been met with the usual suggestions that they don't have the mentality to truly challenge Celtic at the top.