LIAM POLWORTH admits he and his Motherwell team-mates took a major confidence boost from Steven Gerrard as they prepare to meet his Rangers side again.
Gerrard described Motherwell’s Ibrox performance as “outstanding” after his team came from behind to beat the Steelmen 2-1 in late October.
Devante Cole opened the scoring for Stephen Robinson’s side before Jermain Defoe levelled for the Light Blues on the stroke of half-time.
It took a late winner from defender Filip Helander to complete the recovery job as Motherwell were left empty-handed once again at Ibrox.
Motherwell have since won five matches and Polworth is relishing the chance to take on Rangers at Fir Park after the Ibrox men reached the last 32 of the Europa League with a draw against Young Boys.
“It gives us a lot of confidence for someone of that stature to say that we played like that,”Polworth said.
“I thought we were bitterly unlucky in that game. We ended up losing but I felt like we maybe gained a lot from the game in confidence from the way we carried out the game plan and we had a go.
“We know it’s a good opportunity for us. They have a busy week and we have a free week so we are determined to put our stamp on the game.
“I definitely think we’ve got a good chance and we will be determined to go out there and play well.”
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