ALLAN MCGREGOR Got away with one in the first half as Long nipped round him but a point-blank save from the striker after the break was superb. 7

JAMES TAVERNIER Stuck to his task in his own half and was solid defensively. Tried to get forward and can be pleased with his efforts. 7

CONNOR GOLDSON Was comfortable for most of the game but had a couple of shaky moments. Fortunate Long didn’t score from his skewed header. 7

NIKOLA KATIC Makes silly mistakes at times but showed his prowess in the air to give Rangers the lead with a powerful header. A solid showing from the Croatian. 7

BORNA BARISIC Not a flashy performance but one that was just what his boss needed from him. Hit the post with a curling free-kick late on. 7

RYAN JACK Not as dominant as he has been or can be but put in a shift as always. Certainly played his part in a key win. 7

GLEN KAMARA Lucky to escape injury early on when caught by Hylton and should have done better with a chance from the edge of the area. Slack at times but decent overall. 6

SCOTT ARFIELD No lack of effort in the midfield battle and was a driving force as he looked to push on. Continues to repay Gerrard’s faith in him. 7

JOE ARIBO Again showed excellent close control and some nice touches. Improved after a slow start and can be pleased with his contribution. 7

RYAN KENT A frustrating afternoon overall as he couldn’t really hurt Motherwell at key moments. Never hid but couldn’t produce his best. 6

ALFREDO MORELOS Another impressive showing was undermined by a moment he will regret. Led the line well and scored a fine goal but gesture towards Well fans earned him a second yellow. 7

Substitutes:

MATT POLSTER On for the final minutes to help see it out. 3

JERMAIN DEFOE No impact after injury-time introduction. 1

GREG STEWART Got the final seconds. 1