Warburton: Rangers are ready

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Rangers manager Mark Warburton believes his side are “in good shape” ahead of the new Scottish Premiership season.

Last year’s Championship winners face Hamilton at Ibrox on Saturday – live on Sky Sports – after cruising through the group stages of the Betfred Cup with victories over Motherwell, Annan Athletic, East Stirlingshire and Stranraer.

Their winning start to the domestic scene in Scotland followed a 2-1 victory over American third tier side Charleston Battery in their first friendly of the close season.

However, Premier League Burnley proved much stiffer opposition last Saturday and despite the 3-1 defeat at Ibrox Warburton is confident his side can compete at the top level next season.

Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ from the club’s training ground at Auchenhowie, the former City trader said: “We are in good shape. The four clean sheets are very pleasing for us and the players got pitch time.

“Burnley was a reality check for us in terms of the quality of our opposition but we are in good shape fitness wise and we are looking forward to …

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