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Euan Robertson

Gio van Bronckhorst and Rangers captain James Tavernier praise James Sands after impressive debut

Rangers manager Giovanni Van Bronckhorst praised United States midfielder James Sands for handling a difficult debut well.

With Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribo on international duty and Scott Arfield, Ryan Jack and Steven Davis out through injury, Sands was thrust into his first start against Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Tuesday night.

The 21-year-old January signing showed some good passing during a hectic 1-1 cinch Premiership draw which yielded nine yellow cards - including two for Gers winger Ryan Kent - plus a penalty and more spot-kick controversy.

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