Rangers player ratings as Allan McGregor shines on return but Glen Kamara's cameo is costly

Ten-man Rangers were on the end of their third consecutive heavy defeat without scoring despite a much-improved performance against Napoli in a thrilling Champions League group stage encounter.

James Sands was sent off for conceding a penalty before Allan McGregor produced a terrific double save from the spot. But Matteo Politano's penalty and late strikes from Giacomo Raspadori and Tanguy Ndombele secured the victory for the Serie A side.

The three points for Napoli ensures they top Group A with maximum points after two games, with Rangers remaining winless ahead of back-to-back meetings with Liverpool next. Here's how the Light Blues rated at Ibrox.

ALLAN McGREGOR : Still hard to fathom how van Bronckhorst decided to drop the 40-year-old but surely can be no doubt now he’s best man for the job after his incredible double penalty stop. So close to making it a treble as Politano rammed home from the spot. 8

JAMES TAVERNIER : Recovered from the knock that forced him off early in Amsterdam. Couple of dangerous deliveries but replaced late on as he was forced to take a booking for the team after wiping out Kvaratskhelia. 6

CONNOR GOLDSON : Responded to the criticism that crashed down on his shoulders after last week’s Ajax disaster. Another defeat but can hold head high this time. 7

JAMES SANDS : Copped a second yellow for brining down Simeone in the box but was only a fraction out from making the perfect tackle. A shame as it had been a much improved display from the American. 6

JOHN LUNDSTRAM : Again moved into the back three as he was given the responsibility of taking care of Kvaratskhelia as the Georgian wonderkid drifting inside. Did a decent job. Booked for dissent. 6

BORNA BARISIC : Swung over some terrific