Rangers player ratings as Todd Cantwell proves he's Beale's main man with showstopping Celtic display

It's been a long time coming but Michael Beale finally got his first win over Celtic as Rangers put the champions to the sword at Ibrox.

There was an end of season feel to it but even with the stakes relatively low by derby day standards, there was an intensity to it from the off. But after 13 months without a derby win it was Rangers who came out on top over Ange Postecoglou's charges and ended their hopes of finishing the season with a top flight record points haul.

It was an unfamiliar Rangers attack with Alfredo Morelos benched again. Todd Cantwell smashed in the opener early on before John Souttar powered in a header to double the lead and that set the tone for a much-needed Ibrox derby victory. And Fashion Sakala added some gloss to the scoreline as he took the ball round Joe Hart and sealed a win that will have Beale breathing a sigh of relief.

Here is how Record Sport rated the Rangers players.

ROBBY McCRORIE: Big chance for Gers third-choice shot stopper to prove his starter credentials. Lucky when Oh couldn’t take advantage of his slip but always off his line smartly. Vital save as O’Reilly burst through means it’s two derbies, two clean-sheets. 7

JAMES TAVERNIER: - Skipper’s last few derby displays have seen his defensive focus questioned but didn’t take his eyes off Jota for a second. Couple of tasty deliveries including corner that lead to No.2. 7

CONNOR GOLDSON:: Survived a handball scare just before the break after falling on the ball but that was the only moment of concern from an otherwise rock solid performance. 7

JOHN SOUTTAR: After a year of personal pain on and off the pitch the Scotland defender finally has reason to smile after thumping home Rangers’ second with a terrific header. Look steady