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First pictures as Rangers return to training

Rangers have returned to training for the first time since the shutdown began in March.

The players last kicked a competitive ball on March 12 in the 3-1 Europa League defeat against Bayer Leverkusen at Ibrox.

With the new season scheduled to begin on August 1 behind closed doors, players and management this morning returned to training at Auchenhowie.

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Rangers Manager Steven Gerrard and Tom Culshaw return to training at Auchenhowie , on June 15, 2020 (SNS Group)

Manager Steven Gerrard and his assistant Gary McAllister were snapped arriving, as well as the likes of Filip Helander and captain James Tavernier.

Rangers Assistant Manager Gary McAllister returns to training at Auchenhowie , on June 15, 2020 (SNS Group)

Celtic boss Neil Lennon, meanwhile, has expressed his preference for the first Old Firm derby of the season to be pushed back in order for a crowd to attend.

Rangers Captain James Tavernier returns to training at Auchenhowie , on June 15, 2020 (SNS Group)

As quoted in Record Sport, Lennon said: "Should the first Old Firm game be pushed back? I think that’s what everyone would want.

“Everyone associated with the game would want it and so would the clubs. I’m sure the TV companies would want it as well.”

Asked if Rangers potentially playing two home derbies in front of crowds with Celtic just playing one would give Steven Gerrard's side an advantage, Lennon said: “I don’t know. If that’s the way it has to be, so be it.

“But I do think the authorities will look at it and try to push it back.

“It would give us more of a chance of getting punters back to the games.”

Rangers defender Filip Helander returns to training at Auchenhowie , on June 15, 2020 (SNS Group)
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