What Rangers will have learned from watching the World Cup so far - From Findlay Curtis to Elijah Just

Rangers have learned a lot after the first few weeks of the World Cup, including information about their own players, transfer targets, and the direction that modern-day football is heading in.

The Bears will soon get their pre-season started under new boss Derek McInnes, though they may have to wait for some stars to return to Auchenhowie.

That's if their respective countries make it far in this year's World Cup tournament, with other transfer-listed targets also competing for glory in North America.

Plenty is left to unfold, as what the events remain to be seen in the competition could alter some of Rangers' plans this summer.

Andrew Cavenagh has stated that it will be a "summer of change", and though he wasn't lying, most Gers fans will have been surprised to see how things have started already.

More change is expected to take place at Ibrox, and Rangers chiefs will be keeping a close eye on several aspects of this year's World Cup.

Rangers learn mixed fortunes for their World Cup stars

Rangers fans have the pleasure of seeing several of their stars compete at the World Cup this year

The Bears have a quartet of Scottish internationals away with the Tartan Army, though Liam Kelly and John Souttar have yet to play a minute in any of their nation's opening two games.

Findlay Curtis managed to make an eight-minute cameo in Scotland's 1-0 win over Haiti, and it remains to be seen if any of the three will have a part to play in the crucial game against Brazil this Wednesday.

Lawrence Shankland was dropped in the loss to Morocco, and may not be as cemented in Steve Clarke's thoughts as first expected.

Rangers have learnt that Derek Cornelius is yet to prove Danny Rohl wrong after being hooked at halftime in Canada's most recent win against Qatar, while he couldn't keep a clean sheet in his nation's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina either.

The Gers have watched Nicolas Raskin play an important role in Belgium's team, and though he's had two impressive performances, his nation has underperformed and is at risk of elimination already.

Thelo Aasgaard has featured on Norway's bench twice, but he could make his first World Cup appearance against France on Friday, with his country already through to the knockout stages.

What Rangers have learned about Ibrox-linked World Cup talent

Rangers may have several targets that they are keeping a close eye on at the World Cup, and Elijah Just may be one of them.

The Scottish Sun have reported the Bears' interest in the Motherwell star, who has possibly boosted his price tag with his performances for New Zealand, scoring a brace in a 2-2 draw with Iran.

The Light Blues have also been mooted to have interest in Bologna and Scottish international Lewis Ferguson

The midfielder is set to evaluate his future once he returns to Italy, though Rangers may be unsurprised at his two impressive displays.

What the World Cup has taught Rangers about football's future

The World Cup has shown Rangers a glimpse into the future of football with many different aspects.

Football is fast-changing, and games have shown an increased level of intensity, proving the need for athleticism and flexibility.

But the Bears may have had an eye opener to the multiple nations that are improving with talent that could be explored in the future, namely South Korea, Japan, USA and more.

It's been an interesting tournament so far, and the Bears will keep a close eye on how things unfold over the next four weeks.