STEVEN GERRARD was pleased Brandon Barker made the most of his chance to impress after a solid showing against Kilmarnock.

The winger has struggled to hold down a regular spot in Gerrard's side since making the move to Ibrox last term.

Barker replaced Ianis Hagi in the Gers attack and played his part as goals from Kemar Roofe and Ryan Kent earned a comfortable Premiership win.

Gerrard said: “I'm pleased for him. I think that's his first full game in a long, long time with the injury problems he's had and not settling in places.

“He's earned his chance today. He's trained really well. We played a bounce game against Plymouth and he was really dangerous.

“He's showed me that he was ready for an opportunity.

“In the first half he had some real dangerous moments where he showed his pace. That's what we want him to do, show his attributes more and he has got it.

“It's difficult for opposition players to handle Kent and Barker if they are both at it and today they were."