Rangers round-up: McLeish on McGregor retirement, Morelos gets Colombia call, Gerrard fumes at Aberdeen defeat

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Alex McLeish on Allan McGregor’s international retirement

Scotland boss Alex McLeish was disappointed that Allan McGregor decided to retire from international duty but he understands his reasoning, The Daily Record reports.

McGregor has retired because he wants to preserve his body for Rangers duty by resting during international breaks but McLeish wanted the 37-year-old to be the next Gianluigi Buffon.

McLeish said: “He wants to prolong his club career. We were hoping he would do a Buffon and stay on until 40 but he has chosen to go and now it’s the chance for someone else.”

Alfredo Morelos gets Colombia call-up

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has been rewarded for his excellent goal scoring form with a recall to the Colombia national team.

Colombia announced their squad on their official website for games against Japan and South Korea and Morelos has been included.

The 22-year-old has scored 28 goals this season and recently signed a new long-term deal at Ibrox.

Steven Gerrard fuming after Aberdeen defeat

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard admitted that he was too angry to talk to his players after watching his side crash out of the Scottish Cup.

Aberdeen progressed to the next round of the cup with a 2-0 victory and left Gerrard questioning his players’ desire.

Speaking to RangersTV, Gerrard said: “They wanted it more in certain areas of the pitch, which is a major concern. I haven’t gone in to speak to the players because I don’t think it’s the right time. I don’t feel ready to speak to them just yet because I’m angry.”