3 talking points as Rangers end winless run after Antonio Colak double enough to keep Dundee United at bay

Red-hot Antonio Colak bagged a double as Rangers got back to winning ways against Dundee United.

The Croatia hitman was back in the side – and back in the goals as he pounced early in the first and second half to secure Gers a win on the back of three damaging defeats on the spin. The minute’s silence for the Queen before kick-off was hijacked by a section of the travelling support. But there was plenty of drama on the pitch as well as Gers were made to sweat for the points after Liam Smith grabbed one back to set up a nervy final half an hour for Gio van Bronckhorst ’s men.

The Rangers boss sent for the old guard against Napoli in midweek but this time he called on the kids. Youngster Charlie McCann was handed his first league start while teenage defender Leon King got his chance at the back. Alfredo Morelos, James Sands and Steven Davis made way with Colak returning up top. Dundee United were without hitman Steven Fletcher and the Tangerines were right in the thick of it from the first whistle.

Dundee United could have been a couple down even before Colak got Gers up and running after just eight minutes. Ryan Kent fluffed a sitter in the first minute and Scott Arfield scooped over the bar but the Croatian striker showed them how it’s done. James Tavernier did the leg work, winning the ball and going on the charge, slipping in to Colak, who’s first touch was spot on and his second was buried in the bottom corner.

It was just the start Rangers needed – and United feared. The visitors had to hang tough but they almost hit back after 25 minutes when Jamie McGrath’s driving run had the Light Blues turning and he sent Glen Middleton through on goal, only for Allan McGregor to stick out a big toe to make a trademark