Academy International Preview

INTERNATIONAL duty calls for several of Rangers’ Academy stars as domestic action takes a backseat.

Below is a rundown of the players in action for their countries, including fixtures, dates and kick-off times:

Scotland U21s: Leon King, Adam Devine, Cole McKinnon, Jay Hogarth

The Young Gers are well-represented in the Scotland U21 set-up as they prepare for a double header against their Northern Irish counterparts.

Leon King has featured prominently under Giovanni van Bronckhorst this season, while Adam Devine  was involved from the start in the first team’s 3-1 victory over Queen of the South in the Premier Sports Cup. Cole McKinnon and Jay Hogarth, meanwhile, have both caught the eye out on loan with Partick Thistle and Alloa Athletic respectively this term.

  • Thursday 22 September: Northern Ireland U21s v Scotland U21s – 14:30

  • Sunday 25 September: Scotland U21s v Northern Ireland U21s – 14:00

Northern Ireland U21s: Charlie McCann, Ross McCausland, Lewis MacKinnon

Charlie McCann signed off for international duty by earning his first senior start for Rangers in the 2-1 victory over Dundee United at the weekend.

The 20-year-old will be joined by Ross McCausland and Lewis MacKinnon in the Northern Ireland U21s squad, both of whom played a central role in the Gers U19s’ triumph over SSC Napoli in the UEFA Youth League recently.

  • Thursday 22 September: Northern Ireland U21s v Scotland U21s – 14:30

  • Sunday 25 September: Scotland U21s v Northern Ireland U21s – 14:00

Scotland U19s: Robbie Ure, Jack Harkness, Mackenzie Strachan, Connor Allan

Robbie Ure made an instant impact in his first Rangers start when he netted in the victory over Queen of the South last month.

The forward is joined by Jack Harkness, Mackenzie Strachan and Connor Allan – all three of which continue to impress at youth level – as Scotland U19s get set for an exciting triple header of matches.

  • Wednesday 21 September: Scotland U19s v Croatia U19s – 15:30

  • Friday 23 September: Scotland U19s v Malta U19s – 15:30

  • Tuesday 27 September: Scotland U19s v USA U19s – 17:00

Northern Ireland U19s: Charlie Lindsay

Lindsay has been a regular fixture in the B Team squad over the last year and his impressive midfield performances have earned him a call-up to the Northern Ireland U19s set-up.

The midfielder will test himself against a talented Netherlands outfit this weekend, which comes between fixtures against Slovenia and Moldova.

  • Wednesday 21 September: Slovenia U19s v Northern Ireland U19s – 18:30

  • Saturday 24 September: Netherlands U19s v Northern Ireland U19s – 14:00

  • Tuesday 27 September: Moldova U19s v Northern Ireland U19s – 18:30

Scotland U18s: Cameron Cooper, Greig Allen

Both Cameron Cooper and Greig Allen will make the step up from U17s level for Scotland U18s’ series of friendlies over the next ten days.

An intriguing fixture against France is sandwiched between matches against Poland and Estonia, which should provide a stern test for the Young Gers involved.

  • Wednesday 21 September: Poland U18s v Scotland U18s – 15:00

  • Friday 23 September: France U18s v Scotland U18s – 18:00

  • Sunday 25 September: Scotland U18s v Estonia U18s – 17:15

England U17s: Archie Stevens

Stevens was introduced as a second half substitution in the first-team’s victory over Queen of the South in the Premier Sports Cup recently after catching the eye with his displays in the youth ranks.

The 16-year-old netted a hat-trick in the U18s win over St. Mirren on Friday evening and he will be keen to continue that form while representing his country.

  • England U17s fixtures to be confirmed


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