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Mark Walker

Alfredo Morelos earns 'outstanding' Rangers verdict from Colombia boss as striker set to pair up with Europa League foe

Carlos Queiroz is excited about the prospect of a strike partnership between Radamel Falcao and Rangers frontman Alfredo Morelos for Colombia.

Portguese manager Queiroz is aiming to lead the South American nation to the 2022 World Cup starting with a qualification double-header with Chile and Venezuela.

The striker is a nailed-on selection nowadays and his international gaffer is looking forward to teaming him up with all-time Colombia scorer Falcao.

That will come after the striking duo go head-to-head at Ibrox in the Europa League on October 1.

Falcao plays for Rangers ' next Euro opponents Galatasaray and Queiroz said: "We have had some outstanding starts to the season from our players in Europe.

"I'm talking about Radamel Falcao, Alfredo Morelos and James Rodríguez in particular.

"The return of our captain Falcao is great for us and it will be interesting to see him with Morelos.

"I'm excited about my selection and this squad has a lot of players who have been in good form.

"After so long without a game we have many reasons to be optimistic about the future. The World Cup group is always difficult though.

"Brazil and Argentina are always strong of course, but Chile, Uruguay, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Paraguay and Bolivia means we can't afford to relax for a second."

Morelos has won seven caps for his country and scored once, in a friendly last year against Peru.

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