Keep your feet on the ground, says Gerrard

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has told his players to keep their feet on the ground until they deliver a trophy.

The Ibrox boss, who has made Brandon Barker his eighth summer signing after handing the Manchester City winger a three-year deal, was left purring after Thursday night’s 4-2 Europa League win over Midtjylland as he hailed his team’s near-perfect display in Denmark.

However, a six-minute “wobble” nearly cost his side dear as they threw away two goals after racing 3-0 up.

Scott Arfield restored calm as he fired the fourth to leave the Light Blues jubilant but Gerrard does not want his men getting over-excited with their victory, and will make it clear he wants minds fully focused on tomorrow’s league visit of Hibernian to Ibrox.

The manager said: “I don’t think anyone’s feet at this place should be off the ground because we haven’t achieved anything together from a success point of view.

“We’ve done extremely well to qualify for the group stages last year and showed big signs that we’re moving forward and improving.

“But no one’s feet should come off the ground at this place until we see trophies and real success.

“If I see any individuals or groups of players getting ahead of themselves they will be told straight.”

Alfredo Morelos, Joe Aribo and Nikola Katic also struck in Jutland to leave the Light Blues with one foot in the play-off round.

Gerrard had freshened his side up for the clash with five changes and was delighted to see those he gave a chance to making the most of it.

He said: “I’ve made it clear to the whole squad that people have to be ready. Not everyone will play every game. If we’re to go on a European journey and play a 60-game season then it’s impossible to play in every game.

“So when your called upon you have to do the shirt justice and put in a performance that gives me a problem when I’m picking my next team.

“I’m starting to see signs of that. Jordan Jones got his chance last night and I thought he really announced himself as a Rangers player. He gave the team oxygen in a very tough game.

“Jon Flanagan was back in too. He was one of our most consistent players at the end of last season.”

Picture: PA. Rangers players celebrate as they win in Denmark.