Rangers first starting XI under Steven Gerrard: 29 goal cult-hero, Rolls Royce midfielder, Ibrox hero

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What happened to Steven Gerrard's first Rangers starting XI against Shkupi? Cr: SNS Group. | SNS GroupWhere are the Rangers starting XI from Steven Gerrard’s first game in charge of Ibrox now?Seven years on from his first game in charge of Rangers, former Ibrox boss Steven Gerrard is the leading favourite to be named as the club’s next manager.Following the sacking of head coach Russell Martin last week, the club’s new American owners are hot on the search for their next manager as they look to find a remedy to their disastrous start to the new league season.

Would the return of Gerrard see an upturn in fortunes?His first spell, best remembered for the history 55th title win during the 2020/21 win, Gerrard’s first competitive game in charge came on Thursday 12 July 2018, as Rangers welcomed Macedonian outfit Shkupi at Ibrox in a Europa League first leg qualifier, which they won 2-0 thanks to strikes from Jamie Murphy and James Tavernier.But where are the starting XI from Gerrard’s first Rangers game now? Here’s what happened to every player who featured in the Liverpool legends' first game in charge of Rangers:1.

A solid servant for Rangers, and one of Gerrard's best signings during his time at Ibrox. He won every domestic honour, making over 200 appearances for the club, and reached the Europa League final in 2022. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group