Gerrard told Rangers TV: "My initial plan was to go strong against Cowdenbeath and then give people more minutes. With that game getting called off it was important to play two teams and make sure everyone got 45 minutes into their system.

"We had a really tough session (Saturday) so I can accept them being a yard off. I thought we were a little bit late in the press and a little bit weak in the tackle.

"Jermain and Steven would have started the game on Friday against Cowdenbeath so it is great for them to get a feel for Ibrox, again in Steven's case.

"To get 45 minutes in the bank, when they haven't played much football of late, will do them the world of good."

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