TALKING POINTS

INSPIRED SUBS Rangers fans were desperate for a glimpse of all their new signings, after watching Antonio Colak and John Souttar play from the start.

Two more were introduced from the bench and they didn’t disappoint. Rabbi Matondo set up Tom Lawrence to score with his first touch less than three minutes after the restart.

Moments later, Lawrence was teeing up Ryan Kent to slam home No.2. It was a role reversal for the third, as Lawrence improvised well to give Matondo a chance of his own.

It’s only a friendly but the pair injected some life into a sleepy game and fans will be excited about what’s to come. SOUTTAR SLOTS IN In his first start John Souttar found himself playing at left centre-back.

Was turned a couple of times by Jarrod Bowen but looked comfortable in possession, albeit not under much pressure given the sedate nature of the first half.

Where he fits in longer term is the key question. Ben Davies’ pre-match arrival will throw that into doubt.

With Filip Helander and Nikola Katic also in reserve, there’s a real fight on for central-defensive spots now. Souttar was withdrawn at half-time for the Croatian. RAPID MATONDO The main takeaways from Matondo’s display will be his goal and assist. But the pace he possesses adds an extra dimension to the attack.

More than once, he picked up the ball and drove at West Ham from deep. David Moyes’ boys are no slouches but they couldn’t stay with the wideman as he surged forward.

If he can keep producing when he puts the breaks on in the final third, he could be a force to be reckoned with. Fashion Sakala was the standout speedster in last season’s squad but adding Matondo means there’s another threat in behind that opponents will have to be wary of.