Rangers winger Mikey Moore has pulled out of England Under-19 international duty due to medical reasons. The 18-year-old Tottenham Hotspur loanee was set to travel to Portugal for Euro 2026 qualifiers against Serbia, Poland, and Portugal. Instead, he remains in Glasgow, with Brighton & Hove Albion’s Harry Howell replacing him in the Young Lions squad.
Medical Withdrawal and Recent Form
England Football confirms the withdrawal on medical grounds, likely a precaution following a minor issue Moore nursed before Rangers’ recent match against Aberdeen. Despite the concern, Moore started and scored in the 4-1 victory at Ibrox, earning a spot in the SPFL Team of the Week.
Title Race Implications
Rangers prioritize Moore’s fitness for the Scottish Premiership title run-in, which resumes against Dundee United after the international break. The team trails leaders Hearts by three points and leads third-placed Celtic by two, with seven matches left. Moore has become a key creative force and fan favorite in recent weeks.
Moore on His Rangers Future
In a post-match interview, Moore expressed his enjoyment at the club. “I’ve loved every single second I’ve been here and I think the club is special and it’s special to me now,” he said.
He added uncertainty about his loan future: “For me, I’m just going to enjoy the next seven games and obviously I need to speak to people back home. I never know what can happen. For me, to be honest, I have no clue. We’ll have conversations in the summer and we’ll see what happens.”
Moore noted ongoing discussions: “I don’t know if there’s been much club-to-club contact yet, but I know that people have spoke to me and the people around me, so conversations are happening and we’ll see what happens come the end of the season. I just want to enjoy the last seven games and obviously I’ve absolutely loved it up here, so we’ll see what happens.”
Regarding club changes, he stated: “Obviously, I don’t know what’s happening with the manager and what’s happening at the club at the minute. We’ll see how the season ends, who comes in and I’m going to speak to people and just try and find the best solution for me. I think this has been unbelievable for me and if it’s right for me next year, then I’d love to stay here, but we have to see what’s going to happen.”
