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Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly between Rangers and Club Brugge, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Rangers square off against Club Brugge at Ibrox on Sunday as Russell Martin commences his reign with the Scottish giants.

This is the one and only official friendly before Rangers feature in the Champions League qualifying rounds.

Match preview

With Rangers having ended last season on a five-match unbeaten run and a win over Celtic under different management, there is at least something for Martin to build upon as he bids to close the gap on their rivals.

However, this is a fresh start for everyone at the club as much as Martin, who will be determined to showcase his possession-based playing style and prove that it can be effective at a high level.

There are already four new faces through the door at Ibrox, Emmanuel Fernandez having just arrived from Peterborough United to join Max Aarons, Lyall Cameron and Joe Rothwell.

More players will be signing on the dotted line in due course, but a game such as this one is about old and new squad members familiarising themselves with Martin's tactics.

After this contest, there will be just...