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McInnes thrilled at hunger of his Rangers squad as he reveals that players turned down chance to take a day off after international break

IT'S always easy for players to talk about their unstinting commitment to the cause and being prepared to go the extra yard. Proving it is a different matter.

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5:42 PM
McInnes thrilled at hunger of his Rangers squad as he reveals that players turned down chance to take a day off after international break
Key Things to Know
  • Derek McInnes revealed Rangers players turned down an offered day off to report for training following international duty.
  • Rangers are seeking a seventh straight Scottish Premiership victory as they prepare to face Dundee at Dens Park.
  • McInnes won the Scottish Premiership Manager of the Month award for September.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers manager Derek McInnes revealed his squad voluntarily turned down the option of taking a day off following the international break. After traveling extensively for national team fixtures and defeating Kilmarnock, the players collectively chose via group chat to report for recovery and training ahead of their Scottish Premiership match against Dundee at Dens Park.

McInnes, who earned September's Premiership Manager of the Month award, praised his squad's hunger as Rangers pursue a seventh consecutive league victory. He noted that players like Dujon Sterling carried motivation from the disappointments of last season, helping fuel the club's current winning streak across domestic competitions.

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