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Jermain Defoe is announced as part of four-man caretaker team as Rangers continue search for Steven Gerrard's successor... with Giovanni van Bronckhorst leading the way after holding talks with chiefs in London

Jermain Defoe is among a four-man caretaker team appointed by Rangers as the Ibrox club search for a new manager.

The Scottish champions confirmed on their official Twitter account that player-coach Defoe, B-team boss David McCallum and his assistant, Brian Gilmour, along with goalkeeping coach Colin Stewart will lead the first team 'whilst the recruitment process for a new manager continues'.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst emerged as the favourite to take over following Steven Gerrard's departure for Aston Villa last week.

Jermain Defoe is among a four-man caretaker team officially appointed by Rangers

David McCallum, Brian Gilmour, Jermain Defoe and Colin Stewart will lead our Men’s First Team whilst the recruitment process for a new Manager continues.