Ancelotti ready to step up from assistant
Davide Ancelotti, 35, has told Rangers he is ready to step away from being father Carlo's assistant and be a success as a manager in his own right. (Record), externalAncelotti is confident he can attract big-name players if he takes over at Ibrox. (Football Insider), externalRead Sunday's Scottish gossip
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