Did you make changes because of Tuesday or to get players minutes?

It was both. Ryan Kent and James Sands weren’t available so we had to change those positions. We could change some players to rest them ahead of Tuesday because of our squad I’m able to do that and keep the quality. That’s what is pleasing today. The win, the three points, the goals we scored and especially when we changed players in the second half we kept the desire to score goals and that was really pleasing for me to see.

Will Ryan Kent be available on Tuesday?

I expect him to be, yes.

It must be very pleasing to see the new boys put a stamp on the team?

That’s very important, we had seven new players coming in. When you are a Rangers player you need to be able to adapt because all the things they will see in the first weeks and months, it is massive. We are trying to make sure they are welcomed by all of us and then they have to go out and enjoy themselves and play to their strengths. It’s very good to see Malik settle in well, Tom as well, Rabbi had a good performance and Ben could play minutes. The more we play, the more settled they become and stronger we get.

Did you expect Malik Tillman to settle in so quickly?

That’s what we wanted. The games we watched of him from last season, you could see his quality and the understanding he has with players around him. I think that’s very high level. You could see his performances since he came in against Livingston and all the games after that, he’s becoming a very important player for us and today as well scored a great goal. His overall play, you could see he’s a big talent.

What did you make of Antonio Colak’s performance?

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For me, what we have to do a lot better this year is not keep teams in the game. We have to do that. That’s what I’m really pleased with our desire today. Antonio gives us the goals up front. We bought him this season and if you compare it with last year in the last months we didn’t have any strikers. I’m really pleased with Antonio, and Alfredo Morelos is back after five months so needs time to get stronger. If we have him fully fit and ready to start games we have a big squad to pick from.

Does the squad depth help you keep pushing in games?

We have players who can score goals now from all areas. Antonio is a striker, Malik is scoring from midfield, Tom Lawrence is scoring goals and the contribution of Scott Arfield and Rabbi Matondo. The intention we have up front and all over is to create chances and be lethal.

How is James Sands?

He wasn’t able to train yesterday because he felt a bit ill. He’s much better today, he will be fine for Tuesday I expect. Ryan Kent played 90 minutes on Tuesday after being out for eight days. This game was too soon for him to be involved and hopefully we can get him fit for Tuesday.

What did you make of your midfield today?

We have so many good midfielders. I’m happy to use them. Kamara came in late in the game and we still have Steven Davis on the bench. We have so many possibilities, we want a squad like we have now to compete in all the competitions we are in. If you control midfield you control the game, I was pleased with them today.

Is your team ready for PSV?

We had the two-day preparation many times last season. The most important thing now is to keep everyone fresh for Tuesday evening and prepare the game well tactically. It’s a big game for both teams because the group stage is at stake.