GARY MCALLISTER admits it was a 'no-brainer' for Rangers to tie keeper Allan McGregor down on a new contract for next season.

The 39-year-old has put pen-to-paper on a one-year extension to his deal as he followed Steven Davis in committing his future to the Premiership champions.

McGregor has been a stand-out performer for Steven Gerrard's side once again this season and has produced a string of stunning displays domestically and in the Europa League.

He has now given Gerrard a significant boost by confirming that he will play for another term that will take him into his 40s and further secure his place amongst Rangers' greatest keepers.

And assistant manager McAllister is delighted to know that the former Scotland shot-stopper will be pulling on his gloves for Rangers once again next season.

McAllister said: "A no-brainer, absolutely, and he thoroughly deserves it as well.

"A massive workhorse. The way he comes in here every day, his preparation for games is pretty stunning.

"All goalkeepers work extremely hard. Through my time as a player and all through working at clubs, goalkeepers are different, they have a different makeup to outfield players.

"But Allan is something different and he is meticulous in his preparation. The saves that he makes, whether it be first minute or last minute, against a team at the bottom of the league or top of the league or in a European tie, his concentration and focus is there to be seen. It is well deserved that he has got another year.

"He is in great condition and it will be entirely up to Allan. It comes from his gut and his desire to keep going.

"I have been a player that has played pretty long and you get to a point and maybe his body will tell him. At the moment, there are no signs of that."