International round-up: how 13 Rangers stars performed as marquee signing on wrong end of World Cup decider hammering
A round-up of the 13 Ibrox aces on International duty’s performances as the break concludes.
A number of Rangers players were chosen to represent their countries in the last International break of 2025.
A combined total of 13 Rangers stars were selected Internationally, for matches which include World Cup qualifiers, friendlies, under 21s and more. During the previous break, Nico Raskin displayed a Man of the Match performance for Belgium against Macedonia, while Mikey Moore scored a hat-trick for England under-19s.
With the current form of Danny Rohl’s side, the break has came at a bad time, as the German boss has won three games from three in the SPFL Premiership. The Light Blues will aim to extend their winning run against Livingston on Saturday afternoon at Ibrox.
After a break which included varying performances for Rangers’ stars, here’s a look at how each International Ger performed for their respective countries:
John Souttar, Liam Kelly and Connor Barron (Scotland)
In what was a chaotic couple of matches for Steve Clarke’s side, somehow they managed to qualify for their first World Cup since 1998. Souttar featured for the Scots in their 3-2 defeat to Greece in a match where the Rangers defender was partly at fault for the opponent’s opener. He was meant to play in the 4-2 victory against Denmark but was injured in the warm-up, which will be a worry for Danny Rohl.
Liam Kelly and Connor Barron were both unused subs, but can both take confidence from the fact they were selected in a squad that made history. The pair now have to try and hold onto their place for the finals in USA, Canada and Mexico.
Thelo Aasgaard (Norway)
Ironically, the Norwegians also hadn’t qualified for a World Cup since 1998, when they faced Scotland. Erling Haaland and co also got that 27 year monkey off their back, with 4-1 victories at home to Estonia and away to Italy. Aasgaard had a 15 minute cameo against the latter.
Nico Raskin (Belgium)
Alongside the likes of Jeremy Doku, Leandro Trossard and Thibault Courtois, Raskin once again didn’t look out of place in a star-studded Red Devils side. The Rangers midfielder started in Belgium’s 1-1 draw with Kazakhstan and 7-0 trouncing of Liechtenstein as they also booked their place at the World Cup.
Bojan Miovski (North Macedonia)
Despite getting on the scoresheet, it was a night to forget for Miovski in Cardiff as Wales defeated the Macedonians 7-1 in the biggest shock of the break. He also started in their 0-0 draw against Latvia. North Macedonia can still qualify for Canada, Mexico and the USA through the play offs.
Nedim Bajrami (Albania)
While on International duty the Rangers midfielder complained about his Ibrox minutes, however he remains a mainstay in the Albania side. He started in The Eagles’ 1-0 win over Andorra and 2-0 defeat to England.
Oliver Antman (Finland)
Perhaps the pick of Rangers’ International performances came from the Finn as he registered a goal and an assist in their 4-0 victory against Andorra. However before that they were defeated 1-0 at home to Malta in a shock upset that he also featured in.
Nasser Djiga (Burkina Faso)
Was an unused sub in friendly victories against Benin and Niger. Against the latter, Hearts’ Pierre Landry Kabore scored a hat trick for the second International break running. Despite not getting his desired minutes for his country, Djiga is expected to be involved in their Africa Cup of Nations squad next month.
Derek Cornelius (Canada)
Yet another defensive injury concern after he stumbled off inside 33 minutes in their friendly with Venezuela. Before that he was an unused sub in their goalless draw with Ecuador.
Youssef Chermiti (Portugal Under-21s)
Played an hour in their 0-0 draw with Czech Republic in Scotland’s Euro Qualifying group.
Jayden Meghoma (England Under-20s)
Impressed for the young Three Lions in their 1-1 draw with Japan.
Mikey Moore (Under-19s)
Played 90 minutes in their 2-0 victory over Lithuania.