Dundee United enjoyed a friendly win over a Rangers B team this afternoon.
The bounce game – a week and a half before the Premiership kick-off on August 1 – took place at the Light Blues’ Auchenhowie training base.
The hosts’ starting XI featured several first-team players including new boy Calvin Bassey, Greg Stewart, Greg Docherty, Ross McCrorie and Jordan Jones.
Former Gers forward Nicky Clark put Micky Mellon’s side in front after six minutes before ex-Dundee loan kid Josh McPake equalised seven minutes later.
It was level at the interval but Calum Butcher’s 60th minute strike gave the visitors the lead once again.
Tangerines talisman Lawrence Shankland made it 3-1 just three minutes later, with Dillon Powers putting the seal on the victory with ten to go.
Mellon’s men, who take on St Johnstone at home in their top-flight opener, face Kilmarnock in a friendly on Saturday.
The United boss – whose No2 at the club will be Stevie Frail – told the club website: “It was another worthwhile run out with some well-worked goals.
“We still have work to do ahead of the new campaign but we will strive to get better in every session between now and the Premiership campaign.
“It was another opportunity where everyone got minutes and the young lads again showed up well.
“All in all, I’m pleased.”
Rangers starting XI: Firth, Patterson, Middleton, Mayo, Bassey, McCrorie, Stewart, Docherty, McPake, Kennedy, Jones.
United starting XI: Siegrist, L Smith, Connolly, Reynolds, Pawlett, Clark, Robson, Butcher, Harkes, Shankland, Appere.
