Kemar Roofe dubbed Rangers 'main man' as Nacho Novo backs striker to prove he can fill Morelos void

Nacho Novo has backed Kemar Roofe to fill Alfredo Morelos’ boots and ensure Rangers aren’t firing blanks in two of the biggest showdowns of the season.

The Englishman defiantly claimed he had nothing to prove to anyone after bagging his first Gers hat-trick in Sunday’s 4-0 thrashing of St Mirren.

But Novo reckons Roofe will be gunning to show he is the number one striker at the club in a monumental few days in domestic and European competition.

Roofe is likely to get the nod to lead the line against Braga on Thursday as Rangers look to overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit in the Europa League quarter final.

Then comes a Hampden showdown with Celtic in Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi final.

And Novo, who struck 73 goals in six years for Gers, reckons Roofe has the intelligence in the number nine role to ensure crocked Morelos’ absence isn’t costly.

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Novo said: “For me, Roofe is the main man right now.

“You can see his movement and he will create chances with that.

“He still has to put them away but his goal return is good.

“Now we will see on Thursday and Sunday what he can do. They are two massive games for Rangers and their season.

“Roofe is a great player. He is always in the right place and he