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David Irvine

Rangers player ratings as Danilo & Cantwell star against Sparta Prague

Jack Butland 7

Had looked good for a clean sheet but had no chance as Haraslin hammered home to reduce deficit. Then pulled off vital stop turning round post to preserve lead as Haraslin arrowed goalwards. Collected well from crosses to ease mounting pressure.

James Tavernier 7

A less gung-ho attacking performance from the Rangers captain but every bit as professional. Carried out defensive duties and surged forward when the opportunity arose. Booked.

Connor Goldson 7

No thrills outing from the ever-reliable defender. Managed the defensive line well and won just about everything in his vicinity. Booked.

Ben Davies 8

Back into the line-up for the big occasion and delivered. Confident on the ball and composed in his defending. Benefitted under Clement and responding with big performances. 

Borna Barisic 7

Sent a couple of wicked crosses into the box and asked questions of the Sparta defense as well as standing firm to any test going in the other direction. Booked.

Ryan Jack 8

Another player who looks revitilised under Clement. Bossed the midfield and was given license to charge forward and contribute in attack. Might well have locked down central midfield berth moving forward.

John Lundstram 7

Did the dirty work when required but another tireless runner in the Rangers engine room. Neat and tidy on the ball and alert to shut down the danger especially as Sparta grew in the latter stages.

Todd Cantwell 8

Full of confidence and showed moments of brilliance. A serious threat on the ball epitomised as he cut inside and curled home his side's second. Desperate for the ball all night and effective any time he had it.

Sam Lammers 7

Come under scrutiny but another step in the right direction after a shaky start. Intelligent dummy runs caused chaos for the Sparta rearguard. Lacking a killer instinct and tired a little. Booked.

Abdallah Sima 7

An abundance of running as has become expected from the on-loan winger. Just missing the final touch at Ibrox with a few chances put off target but a handful for any defence.

Danilo 8

Looks every bit the striker Rangers have been craving. Immense pressing led to opener as he robbed Gomez before coolly slotting into bottom corner. Teed up Cantwell for second goal of the night. Unlucky to have second strike ruled out.

Ross McCausland (for Cantwell, 69)  7

Defence-splitting pass to Danilo and close himself with a low drive. A very lively cameo.

Tom Lawrence (for Sima, 85) 2

On for final few minutes.

Cyriel Dessers (for Danilo, 85) 2

Didn't see much of the ball.

Jose Cifuentes (for Lammers, 90+6)

Barely touched the ball.

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