Jermain Defoe to return to Scotland as two ex-Rangers stars prepare to face Ibrox club

Jermain Defoe had such an enjoyable time at Rangers that the former Ibrox striker wishes he moved to the club sooner.

The legendary former England international joined Rangers late on in a footballing career defined by goals, goals and more goals south of the border.

Having turned out for West Ham, Spurs, Portsmouth and Sunderland, Jermain Defoe will go down as one of the most legendary Premier League goal scorers of his era.

But it’s at Rangers where the striker picked up the only league title of his career in a memorable three-year stint at Ibrox between 2019 and 2022.

Ibrox fans haven’t forgotten Jermain either and now the retired 41-year-old striker is set to return to Scotland as part of the Scottish Masters series.

Jermain Defoe to play for Rangers at Scottish Masters

Jermain Defoe heads a star-studded list of ex-Rangers stars who will be taking part in the Scottish Masters sixes in November.

The ex-England striker will be joined by the likes of former Rangers captains Barry Ferguson and Lee McCulloch at the tournament in Aberdeen.

Kris Boyd and Graham Dorrans will also be in attendance, whilst Portuguese midfielder Pedro Mendes and Northern Irishman Dean Shiels complete the outfield options.

Roy Carroll will be between the sticks for Rangers as the Gers prepare to face off against Aberdeen, Celtic and Dundee United at the tournament.

Set to take place at Aberdeen’s P&J Live arena on Thursday 14th November, the tournament will be screened live by BBC Scotland between 7:15pm and 10pm.

Emma Dodds will present the tournament whilst commentary and analysis will be provided by Rob McLean and Tyrone Smith.

Barry Ferguson will captain the Rangers team.

Ex-Rangers midfielder Gavin Rae is also at the tournament but will turn out for Aberdeen, whilst ex-Gers striker Jon Daly turns out for Dundee United.