QPR v Preston player ratings

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Paul Smyth scored a 90th-minute equaliser for 10-man QPR, who came back from two down to rescue a point against Preston. Here’s how we rated each Rangers player in the 2-2 draw. 

Pierce Charles: 6

Was left badly exposed for both Preston goals. Solid enough throughout.

Amadou Mbengue: 6

Worked hard on the right and showed great persistence to get a first-half cross in, but at other times he lacked quality.

Jimmy Dunne: 5

An off-day for the captain, whose early mistake led to the opening goal. He hesitated, failing to deal with a routine long ball, and was punished. And in general he was out of sorts in the first half.

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Ronnie Edwards: 6

Not at his best either, but avoided errors, and had an effort on goal as Rangers surged forward in the second half.

Dennis Cirkin: 5

Involved in the early action, seeing his shot deflected wide, before Rangers were left up against it when he was sent off for a risky challenge on Leo Leroy.

Glen Kamara: 5

After some excellent performances as a substitute, this was an unexpectedly poor display by Kamara after being given a starting place – one devoid of the kind of composure on the ball he had previously shown.

Nicolas Madsen: 6

Well below par in the first half but much better in the second and played a key role in 10-man Rangers’ domination. Almost won it in the final seconds with a strike that was well saved by keeper Daniel Iversen.

Jonathan Varane: 6

A late inclusion in place of Harvey Vale after the initial line-up had been named – and was then taken off after 19 minutes after Cirkin had been dismissed.

Kwame Poku: 8

Scored with a fine goal, cleverly making space for himself near the edge of the box and thumping home. That was a reward for an excellent showing as he had been Rangers’ best player up to then.

Leon Scarlett: 7

Making his first start, the teenager was lively in the first half and terribly unfortunate to be substituted at the interval.

Rumarn Burrell: 6

Worked hard to occupy defenders but struggled to make an impact, even when Rangers were on top in the second half.

Kealey Adamson: 7

Came on for Varane to replace Cirkin and again did well. Set up a chance for Poku with a cross and defended with great aggression.

Koki Saito: 7

Lively after his introduction for the second half. Went close with a strike just wide of the target and played his part in the comeback.

Paul Smyth: 8

Sent on midway through the second half, with Rangers two down, and delivered for them in a big way, thumping in a cracking equaliser, with his long throw having led to Poku pulling a goal back. Alfie Lloyd, who came on late in the game, also made an impact, hitting the bar and bringing a fine save from Iversen.

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