Philippe Clement’s team selection came back to bite him on Boxing Day and the Rangers boss is unlikely to risk wasting another 45 minutes when he names his starting XI for the trip to Motherwell. The Belgian rested Nico Raskin with his compatriot at risk of an Old Firm derby suspension and was forced to bring him on at the break against St Mirren with the Light Blues a goal down and chasing the game in Paisley.

Former St Mirren midfielder Stephen McGinn has insisted that the match against the Saints was not one where Rangers manager Philippe Clement should have tinkered with his side. Following Saturday’s 1-0 win over Dundee,

Rangers went into the Boxing Day fixture against St Mirren 11 games unbeaten in 90 minutes but deservedly trailed at the break to an Oisin Smyth penalty; Philippe Clement admits he did not envisage si