Rangers’ 16-Year-Old Full-Back Returns After Injury: Should Regular Minutes Come First?

Rangers have received a welcome boost with one of their most promising young defenders returning to action after an injury-hit start to the season. The 16-year-old full-back, Ashton Scally, featured against Peterhead on Tuesday night, although the Scottish side suffered a 1-0 defeat in the KDM Evolution Trophy.

His comeback offers a timely opportunity to rebuild match fitness and regain momentum after spending time on the sidelines. Why Rangers fought to keep their teenage defender As reported by The Rangers Review , the youngster rejected significant interest from English Premier League clubs before signing his first professional contract at Ibrox until 2029.

Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham were among the clubs linked with him, highlighting the attention surrounding his development. Rangers secured his future earlier this year, protecting a highly rated prospect from potential moves south of the border.