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Chris Sutton impressed with Rangers duo and Celtic trio

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Ibrox club Glasgow Rangers duo James Tavernier and Alfredo Morelos have impressed former Celtic striker Chris Sutton.

Alfredo Morelos of Rangers arrives at Ibrox prior to the UEFA Europa League Group G match between Rangers and Villarreal CF at Ibrox Stadium on November 29, 2018 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has included Rangers duo James Tavernier and Alfredo Morelos in his Team of the Week in Scotland, as posted on Twitter.

Rangers right-back Tavernier and his Ibrox teammate and striker Morelos played well for Steven Gerrard’s side against Heart of Midlothian at the weekend.

The Gers got the better of Hearts 2-1 away from home in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday afternoon.

While former Newcastle right-back Tavernier played well defensively and contributed in attack, Colombia international striker Morelos scored the winner for Rangers.

Sutton – in conjunction with BT Sport presenter Darrell Currie – has also included Celtic central defender Filip Benkovic and midfielders Callum McGregor and Ryan Christie in his Team of the Week.

Christie scored the winner in Celtic’s 1-0 victory over Aberdeen in the Scottish League Cup final at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Sunday afternoon.

Benkovic – who joined Celtic on loan from Leicester City in the summer transfer window after moved to the Foxes from Dinamo Zagreb for a fee reported by Sky Sports to be worth £13 million – was brilliant at the back.

Ryan Christie of Celtic takes on Graeme Shinnie of Aberdeen  during the Betfred Cup Final between Celtic and Aberdeen at Hampden Park on December 2, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Scott Brown and Filip Benkovic of Celtic celebrate as Celtic beat Aberdeen 1-0 during the Betfred Cup Final between Celtic and Aberdeen at Hampden Park on December 2, 2018 in Glasgow,...