PEDRO CAIXINHA'S new-look Rangers squad has been put through its paces ahead of their return to competitive action on Thursday.

The Gers kick off the 2017/18 campaign with a Europa League first qualifying round first leg tie against Progres Niederkorn of Luxembourg.

Light Blues fans will have a chance to see a number of new players in action, with Caixinha having brought in eight signings already this summer.

Former Aberdeen captain Ryan Jack, Mexico midfielder Carlos Pena, winger Daniel Candeias, strikers Alfredo Morelos and Eduardo Herrera and centre-back Fabio Cardoso were among the new faces pictured training at Auchenhowie on Wednesday. 

Also on the pitch was midfielder Jordan Rossiter, who missed almost all of last season through injury after arriving from Liverpool.

The return leg will take place next Tuesday in Luxembourg and a second round tie against either AEL Limassol or St Joseph's awaits the winners.