Steven Gerrard pictured arriving at Auchenhowie for first time

Steven Gerrard has been pictured arriving at Rangers' training ground base for the first time.

The new Ibrox manager pulled up at Auchenhowie on Wednesday morning in a bid to step up his planning for the new season.

Rangers begin the 2018/19 campaign with a Europa League clash on 12 July.

Steven Gerrard is all smiles as he arrives at Auchenhowie. Picture: SNS

They will travel to southern Spain before then for a ten day training camp as Gerrard will look to put his burgeoning squad of players through their paces.

They will then return to the UK for a friendly with League Two side Bury on 6 July.

Meanwhile, Rangers today confirmed the signing of Connor Goldson from Brighton on a four-year deal.

The 25-year-old becomes the club’s sixth summer signing.