The striker scored late to take his season tally to eight goals. He timed his run to stay onside before finishing, as Rangers pressed for a goal.

Ryan Naderi said: “I’m so happy. I’m happy for the team. We deserved it.

“It was a wonderful second half. It was just a question of time when we score. We did, and I’m so happy. We deserved it.

“I always try to stay onside. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. I’m happy it worked this time.”

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Rangers continued to attack after the break, with corners and shots on target during a sustained spell. Naderi believed the pressure would bring a goal. He added: “I felt it was just a question of time when we would score.

“We had so many corners back-to-back. We had so much pressure, so many shots on target. I felt we would score.”

The goal was Naderi’s eighth of the campaign. He said: “Not spectacular goals, but important goals and I’m happy.”

The striker is enjoying his partnership with Kevin Kelsy as Rangers remain unbeaten in 11 games. Asked about the pairing and the run, Ryan Naderi said: “I enjoy it a lot up front with him, but also with the whole team.

“It’s just fun to be on the pitch with those guys, and I’m just happy.”