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Fraser Wilson

Rangers star Alfredo Morelos handed first Colombia start after stunning season

Alfredo Morelos has been rewarded for his fine season by being handed a first start for Colombia.

The Rangers striker will line-up alongside Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata against South Korea in a friendly in Seoul.

It's Morelos ' third cap for his country and comes four days after he made an impact as a late substitute in the 1-0 win over Japan.

The 22-year-old leads the Scottish Premiership goalscoring charts after hitting 29 goals for Rangers this season.

(Rangers FC/Press Association Ima)

Alfredo Morelos should win player of the year but there's one reason Rangers striker might not 

His form has seen his not only called up to Carlos Quieroz's national side but also alerted a number of top clubs across the continent.

Leicester City and Borussia Dortmund were linked with the frontman while French side Nice were pondering an £8m move last summer.

However Ibrox chiefs have slapped a £20m price tag on the player who signed a new deal through to 2023 earlier this month.

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