Those had Steven Gerrard’s side ahead at the interval against the Bairns who performed well but rarely threatened a slick visiting side – still powerful despite seven changes from the Europa League draw with Benfica.
After the break, a volleyed stunner from James Tavernier – supplied by his partner in crime Borna Barisic on the opposite flank – gave Rangers enough comfort to begin ringing the changes.
Several youngsters were given a taste of first team action and many made the most of their chance in a comfortable win that takes Rangers into a quarter final with ___ next month.
Here’s how the Rangers players rated using our usual scale.
Scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. B: One of the worst performances you've seen.
1. Jon McLaughlin - 7
Smart to deny Sammon and Alston close in but didn't look happy on the plastic pitch in the second half with the ball at his feet.
Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
2. James Tavernier - 7
Never tested defensively and hit a stunner for the fourth. Coped with, and read, everything Falkirk asked of him.
Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
3. Connor Goldson - 8
The through ball from Goldson to Defoe will cut better teams than Falkirk open and defender was solid as usual. Heart in mouth moment when needed treate,ent in the second half with Rangers growing centre-half issues.
Photo: Rico Brouwer - SNS Group
4. Calvin Bassey - 7
Drafted in tho centre-back in place of Helander and marked the occasion with his first goal - in the right place at the right time for it, and many times at the back too.
Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group