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Edmundson explains what Steven Gerrard told him before Rangers start

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Rangers defender started in easy win for the Gers.

Pre FA Cup 4th Round Press Conference with Oldham Athletic centre back George Edmundson at Boundary Park, Oldham on Thursday 24th January 2019.

Rangers centre-back George Edmundson started in the Gers’ 5-0 victory over Hamilton.

Edmundson kept a clean sheet, starring alongside the more experienced Conor Goldson in a one sided game.

The summer signing spoke to Rangers’ official website after the game.

He talked up the advice Rangers boss Steven Gerrard gave him before kick off.

Edmundson said: “The manager just said to me to play simple, be confident and do the basics well. I thought I did that alright.”

George Edmundson of Rangers in action during the UEFA Europa League First Qualifying round 2nd Leg match between Rangers and St Joseph at Ibrox Stadium on July 18, 2019 in Glasgow,...

Edmundson will have tougher games for Rangers, that is for sure.

And Steven Gerrard will have known this ahead of the fixture, choosing a smart moment to bring Edmundson in.

Rangers dominated the game, restricting Hamilton to just three attempts on goal and none on target.

With the squad coming off a tough Europa League game days earlier it made sense to change the team around.

This was a low risk spot to bring Edmundson in, and he and Rangers are both better off for it.

George Edmundson of Rangers in action during the UEFA Europa League First Qualifying round 2nd Leg match between Rangers and St Joseph at Ibrox Stadium on July 18, 2019 in Glasgow,...