RANGERS could have been 5-0 up at half-time against Alloa at the weekend if they had converted the chances they created.

I know Barry Smith's team might have snatched a draw at the end if Liam Buchanan had taken an opportunity that fell to him.

But I disagreed with Barry when he stated that his side deserved something at the end of the match.

Having said that, Rangers will have to be far more clinical in front of goal when they face Hearts at Ibrox tomorrow night if they want to win.

Kenny McDowall's side won't get the same time and space in the final third as they did at the Indodrill Stadium last weekend.

They have to be ruthless when they have the chance to net.

Yet, I still don't think Rangers will win the SPFL Championship title even if they beat the runaway leaders.

Hearts will still be 10 points clear and I can't see them squandering that given how well they have played up until this stage in the season.

I just couldn't see Robbie Neilson's side losing another four league games if they lost against their nearest challengers. They have too much ability and confidence.

No, I would be quite happy if Rangers maintained, or even stretched, their lead over Hibs in the second tier table with a win over Hearts.

The players' self-belief would rocket if they won - and that would be no bad thing with two weeks to go until the League Cup semi-final against Celtic at Hampden.

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