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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard praises Wes Foderingham

General view of Ibrox Stadium ahead of the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Hibernian at Ibrox Stadium on August 12, 2017 i...
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Ibrox side Glasgow Rangers had a very frustrating afternoon.

Wes Foderingham of Rangers looks on during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers FC and Celtic FC at Ibrox Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Steven Gerrard has told Rangers TV that goalkeeper Wes Foderingham was the only player worthy of praise today.

The Gers were held to a goalless draw by a dogged St Johnstone side at Ibrox this afternoon.

It could have actually been worse for Rangers, who were saved on a number of occasions by Foderingham.

The English goalkeeper was playing in the absence of Allan McGregor, who is suspended.

And Gerrard feels that Foderingham was the only one deserving of any credit, slamming the outfield players who lacked ‘leadership’.

He told Rangers TV on YouTube: “I think I could only praise Wes for helping us get a point. It could’ve been worse than it was out there.

“I never had any Rangers performances out there. I never had any leaders or anyone ready to grab the game by the scruff of the neck.”

Consequence of the defeat, the Gers are now only five points behind Celtic, who can extend their cushion to eight by beating Kilmarnock at Rugby Park tomorrow.

It’s a tricky game for the Hoops, but they have the added incentive of knowing that Gerrard’s light Blues slipped up today.

Wes Foderingham of Rangers walks away from a flare during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.