Honest Michael Beale admits Rangers have ways to go to reach his standards after securing a pulsating 3-2 win over Hibs upon his Ibrox return.
The 42-year-old received a rapturous reception but the joy was quickly replaced by fear as Lee Johnson's mean led twice in the first half as Ryan Porteous and Kevin Nisbet struck between Fashion Sakala's leveller. But it ended alright on the night for Beale as Ryan Jack and Alfredo Morelos netted in the second half to secure three point upon their return after the World Cup shutdown.
And while Beale wants more, he was pleased with the battling qualities on display. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said:"I thought we looked a bit nervous, a little bit anxious, Fashion Sakala actually got a really good goal, fantastic finish. Then from kick off we go and kick ourselves in the side. I am a little bit concerned then to see how the group will react. We had a nice chat at half time, organised a few things. They listened and I thought they went out play more like how I want them to play second half. Dominated the game, we equalled it up with the set-piece goal. Then we scored a fantastic goal, that is how I want to see us play, counter-pressing, combination play. Alfredo is delighted with that."
