STEVIE G STRIKES GOLD

Rangers 1 FC Ufa 0

STEVEN GERRARD took his unbeaten start as Rangers boss to 10 games as his side put one foot in the Europa League group stage.

Connor Goldson (right) struck from close range on 41 minutes to put the Gers in front after a dominant first half.

Dmitri Zhivoglyadov almost levelled immediately but the Russians’ best chance was saved by Allan McGregor.

Rangers could have extended their lead but had to settle for a single-goal advantage to take to Ufa next Thursday.

Kyle Lafferty was brought on just a day after signing from Hearts, but he could not find the second goal they deserved.