Joe Worrall, on loan at Rangers from Nottingham Forest, has revealed he has tried to learn from the likes of Rio Ferdinand, John Terry and Michael Dawson. 

The young centre-back is looking to kick on with his development in Scotland, where he is competing with Conor Goldson, Gareth McAuley and Nikola Katic for a starting spot in the centre of Rangers' defence.


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2025-26 18th
2024–25 14th
2023–24 9th
2022–23 14th
2021–22 7th
West Ham United’s last five league finishes

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2024–25 16th
2023–24 14th
2022–23 13th
2021–22 10th
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ last five league finishes


Nottingham Forest are looking for Worrall to continue his development north of the border and the defender is keen to soak up experiences.

Worrall was asked on Rangers TV whether there are any defenders he has modelled his game on.
 


But the Nottingham Forest man says there is no one defender he looks up to and he instead looks to take bits and pieces from three legendary modern centre-backs.

"I've not really got anyone I base myself on", Worrall said.

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"But obviously growing up I used to watch the likes of John Terry, Ferdinand, Michael Dawson, who is at Forest now.

"I've tried to learn a little bit off them", he added.

Worrall has so far made 12 appearances across all competitions at Ibrox, picking up one booking.

He has 56 appearances for Nottingham Forest to his name.
 

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2024–25 9th (Championship)
2023–24 5th (Championship — lost in play‑off semi‑finals)
2022–23 9th (Championship)
2021–22 10th (Championship)
2020–21 19th (Premier League)
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