Keanu Baccus is aiming to pile the misery on Rangers before shining on one of world football’s finest stages. St Mirren sign off for the international break when the crisis-hit Light Blues visit the SMiSA Stadium for a high noon Sunday showdown and Baccus hopes to follow that tasty tussle with a call-up for Australia, who face England at Wembley on Friday, October 13.
It’s an exciting time at both club and country for the 25-year-old who insisted the Buddies are up for the battle when it comes to retaining their lofty Premiership placing with Gers toiling after a 3-1 Ibrox humbling at the hands of Aberdeen on Saturday. “There’s every incentive to get the win [against Rangers],” he commented. “We’ll get back in training and work hard.
We have a good group — we couldn’t ask for a better changing room to be honest — and we don’t really worry about other teams. “Last season, we beat Celtic but didn’t beat Rangers so this season we want to beat them both.
Why not? Next week is a great chance because we’re doing well. “Last season we came sixth but this season we want to do better.
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