John Lundstram in bullish Rangers told you so boast as he tells Malik Tillman critics ‘you all slated him’

John Lundstram watched Malik Tillman fire Rangers to victory against Dundee United then rounded on the playmaker’s early season critics.

Tillman was the standout for Gers again as his goals either side of half-time sealed a 2-0 win over the Premiership’s bottom boys at Ibrox on Saturday. The Bayern Munich loanee is in a rich vein of form for the Light Blues, scoring six goals in his last six games, and Michael Beale has made no secret of his desire to sign the 20-year-old on a permanent contract.

It’s understood sporting director Ross Wilson is locked in discussions with Bayern as Gers seek to trigger a £5million option-to-buy clause for the gifted playmaker. And Lundstram took great delight in calling out sections of the press who he claims were quick to write off the USA international at the start of the campaign.

Asked about Tillman’s scintillating form, Lundstram said: “It’s all right saying it now, you were all slating Malik at the start of the season.

“I remember coming into the press room and saying, ‘He’s a young lad, just give him time’.

“He’s honestly up there with one of the best talents I’ve seen. Tillman’s a really top player.

“You’re all giving him the credit now but you weren’t as kind at the start of the season.

“But he’s a great player. Everyone has stuck with him and he’s showing it now.”