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.