QPR v Wigan player ratings

Tomer Hemed’s goal on his QPR debut gave them their first points under boss Steve McClaren. Here’s how we rated each Rangers player in the 1-0 win against Wigan.

Joe Lumley: 7

Some of his decision-making when dealing with high balls into his area was questionable but Lumley, in for the dropped Matt Ingram, more than justified his selection. He produced a superb save to push away a first-half strike from Josh Windass and later denied him again as well as keeping out an effort from Nick Powell.

Angel Rangel: 6

His lack of match sharpness showed at times but overall the veteran right-back put in the kind of solid display he was signed for while Darnell Furlong is out injured.

Toni Leistner: 7

Much better from the German defender after horror shows against West Brom and Bristol City. This time he was strong, composed and gave a captain’s performance at the back.

Joel Lynch: 7

Better too from Lynch, who had one of his best games for Rangers. He won a couple of crucial challenges in his own box and in the opposing one he helped set up the goal, albeit with what looked like a foul on Cheyenne Dunkley.

Jake Bidwell: 7

Typically solid and unspectacular stuff from the left-back, who also played a key role in the goal, heading Luke Freeman’s corner back towards goal.

Ebere Eze: 6

Was asked to play on the flank, where he is much less effective. Tried his best defensively, especially in the second half.

Josh Scowen: 6

Not always convincing in a two-man midfield which required more running from him than in a three, but he stuck to the task and provided decent protection for the back four.

Massimo Luongo: 5

Has been struggling for form so far this season and looked well off the pace again despite his honest work-rate.

Luke Freeman: 6

Doesn’t find it easy out wide, where his lack of pace hampers him at times. His set-piece delivery is always an asset though and paid off again with his corner for the goal. Earlier, he set up a chance for Nahki Wells with a lovely through-ball. Missed a good chance seconds into the second half, however, after Wells teed him up.

Tomer Hemed: 8

Took his goal well and his all-round performance was exactly what Rangers needed. He led from the front, his link-up play was excellent and so too was his pressing of Wigan’s defenders. A fine start.

Nahki Wells: 7

His touch sometimes let him down and he clearly tired in the second half, but Wells was lively throughout on his debut. He set up a chance for Freeman and was denied by a good save with a powerful strike on goal.