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Ross Pilcher

Ally McCoist admits Tom Lawrence Rangers surprise and Welshman's absence is difference between them and Celtic

Ally McCoist admits he's surprised at how much Rangers are missing Tom Lawrence.

The Welsh international arrived on a free transfer from Derby County in the summer and made an impressive impact during pre-season. He starred in a friendly win over West Ham United and netted a vital goal in the first leg of Gers' crucial Champions League playoff clash against PSV Eindhoven at Ibrox, although was given plenty of help from visiting keeper Walter Benitez.

Lawrence also netted in the Premiership win over St Johnstone and the 2-2 draw away to Hibs, which saw Gio van Bronckhorst side pay the price for two red cards as the Hibees struck deep into stoppage time to rescue a point against the nine men. But the forward hasn't featured since claiming an assist against Ross County at the end of August. He was injured in training the following week rather than suffering the effects that forced him off against the Staggies. It came as a bitter blow for the player, who will now miss Wales' 2022 World Cup campaign in Qatar as a result.

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