JON MCLAUGHLIN 7
Was kept busier than he would have expected and made a handful of smart stops to deny Falkirk.
JAMES TAVERNIER 8
Netted his 14th goal of the campaign with an excellent strike and was a real driving force as usual.
CONNOR GOLDSON 7
Assist for Defoe sums up the improvements in his passing this term. Rarely troubled defensively.
CALVIN BASSEY 7
Slotted into centre-back slot with ease and opened his account with a neat finish from close range.
BORNA BARISIC 8
Always looking to be positive and get forward. Stunning free-kick capped off a fine performance.
BONGANI ZUNGU 7
A couple of slack moments but quality on the ball is clear to see.
SCOTT ARFIELD 7
Returned to his first club and continued his fine form with another accomplished showing.
IANIS HAGI 7
Looked more dangerous when moved into the forward line and impressed.
BRANDON BARKER 2
Forced off injured early on as a chance to impress came to a premature end.
CEDRIC ITTEN 7
Certainly has something about him but perhaps tried too hard searching for the goal his play deserved.
JERMAIN DEFOE 8
Opened the scoring with a lovely finish and lead the line well for Rangers as he did what was required once again.
Substitutes:
GLEN KAMARA 7
(for Barker, 25) Typically assured and composed in midfield.
GLENN MIDDLETON 6
(for Barisic, 55) Looked bright on his first appearance since April 2019.
CIARAN DICKSON 6
(for Arfield, 55) Performed well as he made his debut for Rangers.
GREG STEWART 3
(for Tavernier, 71) Made a rare appearance late on.
LEON KING 3
(for Zungu, 71) Looked the part on his first team bow.
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