‘Sensational’: BBC Sport pundit wowed by ‘absolutely superb’ Rangers player tonight

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Glasgow Rangers ace Malik Tillman has been praised by BBC Sport pundit Steven Thompson for his efforts in tonight’s Champions League playoff.

The 20-year-old Ibrox on-loan talent played a huge part in helping Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side overcome PSV Eindhoven.

On the hour mark, Tillman pressed high to win the ball from Andre Ramahlo Silva inside the PSV penalty area.

He then showed brilliant composure to square for Antonio Colak, whose simple finish gave Rangers the lead.

Thompson said on Sportsound (24/8, 21:18): “It’s all about Tillman – absolutely superb from him!

“He sees the pressure PSV are under trying to pop it out from the back.

“He’s on to the defender in a flash and squares it to Colak for a tap-in. Sensational!”

It proved a crucial goal as Rangers beat PSV 3-2 on aggregate to reach the Champions League group stages for the first time since 2010.

The Gers had drawn last week’s first leg 2-2 at Ibrox.

Tillman also scored the winning goal in the second leg against Union Saint-Gilloise to send Rangers into the final playoff round.

All Rangers eyes will now be on Thursday’s Champions League group stage draw at 5pm BST.