Charlie Nicholas name checks two Rangers stars as ex-Celtic ace claims Ibrox men have 'downed tools'

The Gers cantered to the title this term, wrapping up the league before the split, and currently boast a 20-point lead over their Old Firm rivals at the top of the table.

However, the men from Ibrox passed up an inviting opportunity to complete a domestic clean sweep after exiting the League Cup at the hands of St Mirren before being dumped out the Scottish Cup by St Johnstone at the weekend.

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With Celtic having already been eliminated in previous rounds in both competitions, the Premiership champions know just how great an opportunity they had to complete a treble.

But Parkhead favourite Nicholas reckons that the costly slip-ups in the cups prove that this Rangers side aren't all they're cracked up to be, as the Sky Sports pundit singled out Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos as two under-performing Gers stars.

He told the Scottish Sun: "Rangers have now choked in both cup competitions.

"Winning the Premiership title as easily as they did disguised a lot of their faults.

"Many of the Ibrox players have downed tools since becoming champions.

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"Yes, they knocked Celtic out of the Scottish Cup the weekend before last, but the hard work isn't done until you finish the season and pick up the trophies.

"Steven Gerrard must be scratching his head. The Rangers manager still has so much to do and improve at Ibrox to make things right.

"If you look at this campaign, Rangers' best players have been their defenders or goalkeeper.

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"Ryan Kent hasn't had a good season. Alfredo Morelos has been poor too.

"Gerrard will need to freshen up his squad this summer. He has a massive job on his hands."