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Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos gets first Colombia call-up

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 23: Alfredo Morelos of Rangers is seen during the first leg of the UEFA Europa League Play Off match between Rangers and FC Ufa at Ibrox Stadium on August 23, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Image: Alfredo Morelos has earned his first Colombia call-up after making a strong start to the season with Rangers

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has been called up to Colombia's senior squad for the first time. 

The 22-year-old has started the season in impressive form, scoring six goals in 11 appearances under new manager Steven Gerrard.

Having previously made six appearances for Colombia's U-20 side, the forward will now get his chance at senior level.

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Gerrard: I want Morelos to stay

He is included alongside the likes of captain Radamel Falcao and Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez in the squad for two upcoming international friendlies in the USA.

Colombia face Venezuela in Miami on September 6 before meeting Argentina in New Jersey the following week.

Jose Pekerman's side reached the last 16 at the 2018 World Cup, before being knocked by England on penalties.

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Gerrard: Morelos is a Rangers hero

Morelos has scored two goals as Rangers have moved to the brink of a place in the Europa League group stage and has also netted once during Gerrard's side's unbeaten start to the Scottish league season.

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The highlight of his campaign came in the Scottish League Cup as he struck a hat-trick in Rangers' 3-1 victory over Kilmarnock.

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