Gerrard out to let the good times roll on

STEVEN GERRARD is determined to maintain Rangers’ momentum and the Ibrox feel-good factor after an encouraging start to the campaign.

The Gers remain unbeaten on Gerrard’s watch after overcoming Kilmarnock on Sunday to book their place in the Betfred Cup quarter-finals.

Attentions will now turn to the Europa League play-off round clash with Ufa this week as Gerrard’s side attempt to clinch a group stage spot this term.

And the Light Blues boss is pleased with the progress that has been made in a short space of time following his appointment in May.

Gerrard said: “Momentum is key and we want to keep building on that. The lads are really enjoying winning and getting good results at the minute.

“You get a lot of benefits from that: confidence, belief, togetherness – so the dressing room is in a good place, but there are many more challenges that we need to face.

“We need to keep building on it and keep growing together, but, so far, so good and we are really pleased with the boys at the minute.”

Striker Alfredo Morelos will lead the line against the Russians after he inspired Gerrard’s side to victory over Killie and hit the first hat-trick of his Gers career.

Gerrard told RangersTV: “On the first day, when the boys reported back for pre-season, you could see straight away the player has ability.

“It was our job to push Alfredo and push all the players physically in terms of fitness as we knew that was going to be the base for the rest of the season.”