Steven Gerrard has named his Rangers XI to face Hamilton. Picture: SNSSteven Gerrard has named his Rangers XI to face Hamilton. Picture: SNS
Steven Gerrard has named his Rangers XI to face Hamilton. Picture: SNS

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard names two surprise starters in XI to face Hamilton

Steven Gerrard has named his starting team to face Hamilton Academical for this afternoon’s Premiership encounter.

The Rangers boss has made three changes to the side which defeated St Johnstone 1-0 during the week, courtesy of goal form Ianis Hagi.

There are starts for Bongani Zungu and Cedric Itten, while Glen Kamara is restored to the starting XI after being named amongst the subs in midweek.

Out go Ryan Jack, Steven Davis and Kemar Roofe, who all start on the bench alongside new signings Scott Wright and Jack Simpson.

The league leaders can extend their lead over rivals Celtic back to 23 points following Saturday’s 2-1 win over Motherwell for Neil lennon’s men.

The match in Hamilton gets underway at 12pm on Sky Sports,

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