STEVEN Gerrard suggested that his side still needed to develop more tactical variation in pre-season, to prevent their system from becoming predictable.

Having already focused on what this could look like out of possession, Joshua Barrie predicts how this could be achieved with the ball.

Rangers want to build on their principles to keep their successful tactical blueprint fresh and effective.

One of the ways this could be attained is through occasionally inverting one full-back in the attacking phase to allow more one-on-one battles offensively.

Further, specific attention must be given to the positioning of Ryan Kent who has a tendency to play in front of teams when Rangers are chasing a game.

Finally, the Ibrox side has a habit of becoming cross-heavy when behind. This is an area that needs to be addressed to give Rangers a greater chance if they are trailing in a match.