Gerrard hails 'world-class' goalkeeper Allan McGregor

Rangers progressed to the next round of the Europa League qualification thanks to their goalkeeper, Allan McGregor. 

The 36-year-old had a strong game, with a 90th-minute penalty save typifying this. 

Maribor had the chance to set up a nervy finale when Connor Goldson conceded a 90th-minute penalty, but McGregor blocked Marcos Tavares' effort with his legs.

"I'm not sure there are words to describe him after a performance like that," the Rangers boss told the 'Daily Mail'

"The save before the penalty was world class and then to stand big and get his team a clean sheet after all the work they had put in, to contribute towards the clean sheet - Allan McGregor was man of the match.

"It's just a shame he is nearly as old as me. The Rangers fans love him, we love him and we wish he was ten years younger.

"Over the two legs we deserved to go through and we've just knocked a Champions League side out of the Europa League.

"Considering we are so new as a staff and team, there have been a lot of changes and we have some issues with injuries and trying to get one or two over the line. But if you look at the big picture, my players were incredible tonight. I have no criticism of my team today, defensively we were heroic," he added.