Friday 21 September 2018 12:41, UK
Steven Gerrard insists Sunday's Premiership clash with St Johnstone is more important to Rangers than the Europa League draw at Villarreal.
Rangers came from behind twice to secure an impressive point away at El Madrigal in their opening Europa League group game on Thursday.
A return to domestic duties this Sunday sees Rangers host St Johnstone, and with just goal difference separating the two sides in the table, Gerrard has warned his players against complacency after the positive result in Spain.
"Sunday, in my eyes, is more important than Villarreal," he said.
"I made it clear to the players when we came back after the international break, after the setback against Celtic, the league games are the priority.
"Obviously Villarreal was a very important game but for me the league is the priority."
Rangers are unbeaten at home since Gerrard took charge of the club and the former Liverpool captain is determined to make Ibrox an intimidating place for teams to visit.
"That is what we're trying to achieve," he said. "That is not going to happen in two or three months. That will take a long time.
"We have to keep doing the right things, show our style. We're better on the front foot, we're better when we're aggressive and play with intensity.
"A lot of teams at Ibrox have struggled when we've gone through the gears and really shown our best.
"Last night was our strongest performance considering the opposition, the stage, the setbacks. I thought we were terrific for 45 minutes.
"If we can carry that forwards to St Johnstone, I'm really looking forward to the performance. But the players have to go and deliver it."
