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Penrice on ‘slow rise’ from part-time football to Scotland call-up

"I always thought if I kept playing and kept performing it would come. Thankfully it has."

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:00 AM
Penrice on ‘slow rise’ from part-time football to Scotland call-up
Key Things to Know
  • James Penrice has earned his first senior Scotland call-up at age 27 after a career resurgence.
  • The defender is currently on a loan deal at Rangers from AEK Athens that includes an option to buy.
  • Rangers manager Derek McInnes confirmed the club wants to sign Penrice on a permanent transfer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers defender James Penrice has reflected on his journey from part-time football to earning his first Scotland call-up at age 27 under manager Sebastien Pocognoli. Currently on loan at Rangers from AEK Athens with an option to buy, Penrice scored on his club debut and has become an important player under manager Derek McInnes ahead of Scotland's Nations League fixtures.

Penrice previously played in League One with Partick Thistle before revitalizing his career at Livingston, Hearts, and in Greece. Rangers manager Derek McInnes stated that both the club and Penrice are eager to turn the defender's current loan into a permanent transfer.

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