Rangers’ Steven Gerrard raves about Ibrox loanee Ryan Kent

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Rangers drew 1-1 away at Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup this afternoon.

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has told Rangers TV that he thinks winger Ryan Kent is ‘on fire’ after he set up Joe Worrall’s goal against Aberdeen today.

The Gers travelled to Pittodrie this afternoon to take on Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup, and were looking for a repeat of their 4-2 win over the Dons last month.

However, Gerrard’s side gave away a penalty after a Connor Goldson foul on Gary Mackay-Steven, which Sam Cosgrove converted for the hosts.

Rangers needed a response after half time, and the got exactly that as Kent swung in a deep corner, and Worrall arrived to score the equaliser.

Both sides pushed for a winner, but neither could find it as the game ended 1-1, meaning a replay at Ibrox must take place later this month.

Rangers will hope to use Ibrox to their advantage in that game, and it goes without saying that winger Kent will be key in the replay.

The Liverpool loanee was dangerous once again today and set up the equaliser, leading to huge praise from Gerrard after the final whistle.

Gerrard noted that Kent is ‘on fire’ right now and ‘in the form of his life’, adding that the wide man is happy, smiling and enjoying his football – which will give Rangers fans hope of a permanent stay.

“The kid is on fire,” said Gerrard. “He’s in the form of his life, he’s enjoying his football, he’s smiling, he’s happy, and again he comes up with a number for us,” he added.