The nine home players represents the highest number since 15th November, 2008, when Davis and Mendes were the non-Scots in the blue jersey.
In a week when our national side let down themselves and the Scottish fans, perhaps the only bright spot was the international debut for our own Steven Whittaker.
The arguments over the Tartan Army - and the clear prejudice toward our Club harboured by the hopeless Burley - are beyond the reach of such a short notice, but Steven continues a fine tradition of Rangers players capped for Scotland.
The Club has provided Scotland with more players, more Captains, and indeed more Managers, than any other Club.
In these difficult times it is clear that home-grown players, some of greater talent and promise than others, will be expected to make up the majority of the first-team squad. One may speculate that this will lead to a greater level of understanding and closeness between fans and players, and, if this pattern continues, one can expect to see much praise for Rangers as they rely on native talent (no laughing at the back, and holding of breath is not recommended). A subsequent upturn in representation at national level - especially after Burley is sacked - is to be expected.
Some may question the usefulness of players risking fitness and health in international games, but it would be difficult to believe that the present Scotland side would not be improved by the addition of three or four Rangers players, with the promise of more to come if the talents of Fleck and others can be promoted and nurtured.