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Rangers vs Ross County; Scottish Premiership

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Rangers vs Ross County. Scottish Premiership.

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Rangers v Ross County preview: Barton left out by Ibrox side

Motherwell's Keith Lasley, Rangers' Jordan Rossiter and Joey Barton
Image: Joey Barton (right) is out for Rangers but Jordan Rossiter (left) may return

Joey Barton will miss Rangers' home meeting with Ross County in the Scottish Premiership as they look to react positively to last week's Old Firm defeat.

The former England midfielder played the full 90 minutes of the 5-1 defeat to Celtic and has started each of the Ibrox side's league games this season.

He was involved in a training ground row on Tuesday and after being sent home, has been told not to return to the club's Auchenhowie base until next week.

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Joey Barton has apologised having been sent home from Rangers training ground earlier this week

Barton has since apologised for his part in the incident, which ensures he will not be considered for Rangers' first ever league game against County after previous League Cup meetings.

Manager Mark Warburton has a number of selection issues to contend with, although the issue of who plays in central defence is a straightforward one.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 25:  Danny Wilson of Rangers controls the ball during the Betfred Cup match between Rangers and Stranraer at Ibrox Stadium on July
Image: Danny Wilson will return to the side with Clint Hill in central defence

With Philippe Senderos suspended after his red card at Celtic Park and Rob Kiernan sidelined by an ankle injury, Danny Wilson should return from a calf problem to partner Clint Hill.

Former Leicester forward Joe Dodoo is still out with an ankle injury but Matt Crooks is now close to being considered following a similar problem.

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He has been involved in recent U20 games and could make his debut against Queen of the South in the Betfred Cup on Tuesday.

Jason Holt is fit following a recent absence while Jordan Rossiter could be in the squad after missing the derby.

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Mark Warburton says the 'negative coverage' of Rangers' 5-1 defeat to Celtic in last weekend's Glasgow derby is 'quite incredible'

Recent Ross County signing Ryan Dow is still struggling with fitness and is not available for selection for the visitors.

Defender Jay McEveley is banned after his red card last weekend against Motherwell, while full-back Marcus Fraser is getting close to a first appearance of the season following his shoulder problem.

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Ross County's Liam Boyce says it feels brilliant to have scored five goals already this season