Ibrox new boys handed debuts in Florida Cup win

Graeme Murty was encouraged by Rangers new boys Jamie Murphy and Sean Goss as they made their first run-outs in the Florida Cup.

Both January recruits were involved as the Ibrox side grabbed a 1-0 win over Brazillian outfit Atletico Mineiro at the Orlando City Stadium.

Murphy – signed on loan from Brighton – and QPR recruit Goss both started the clash and looked lively before being replaced at the break alongside Murty’s eight other outfield players as the Gers boss made sweeping changes.

The new-look Light Blues then sealed victory with Josh Windass’ 68th-minute winner.

Murty deployed former Motherwell wideman Murphy out on the left, while Manchester United youth academy graduate Goss was stationed in front of the back four where he could pull the strings.

And their new manager saw enough to make him optimistic about the coming months.

He said: “I thought Sean and Jamie both added to the squad and showed little glimpses of what they are about.

“Hopefully with a little bit more work and a little bit more integration they could be really positive for the second half of the season.”

The second period also saw Andy Halliday and former St Johnstone striker Michael O’Halloran make their return to the Rangers side having previously been shipped out on loan by former boss Pedro Caixinha.

Murty is pleased to have both men back on board.

The manager added: “It’s good and we got lots out of it.

“I want to get out of this with a good understanding of where we want to go, some good foundations laid for the rest of the season and a fully fit squad. I thought both of them showed good glimpses.”