Beck Pascal

Sun 22 May 2022 20:10, UK

Charlie Adam has gushed over Rangers forward Scott Wright after the game-changing impact he had in the Scottish Cup final win.

The Light Blues overcame their Europa League final defeat in midweek to win 2-0 against Hearts.

The Hampden Park clash went all the to extra time with goals from Ryan Jack and Wright winning the game for the Gers before penalties.

Speaking on BBC Sportscene, he said: “I think he changed the game. The dynamics of the game changed when he came on.

“He wants to run in behind. Everyone now wants to come in to feet, he did that well. But he wants to go in behind.

“He gives you that and he stretches the game.

“At times Hearts were ridged in a five and he can break them down.

“He gives them something different and he’s going to be a big player for Rangers.

“They lost Hagi earlier in the season and they needed someone to step up, and over the piece, he’s been very good for them.”

Relief.

What a win that was for Rangers and boy did they deserve it. It was obvious that Hearts were going to do everything they could possibly do to stop the Bears from scoring and that combined with the tension of a cup final resulted in a quiet first 90 minutes.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side obviously dominated and should have won the game way before it went to extra-time but they weren’t clinical enough with the chances they managed to carve out.

Scoring two goals and not letting the game go to the lottery that is penalties would have been a huge relief for the Light Blues – especially after their Seville nightmare.

It was a much deserved Rangers win that means they won’t be finishing this brilliant season trophyless which is huge. It would have been criminal if they had nothing to show from such a historic season.

Now the lads can enjoy their break and get ready to go again next season with their heads held high.

In other Rangers news, the German media has reacted to the Europa League final scenes branding in a “scandal”.