Alexander's happy birthday

11 March 2011 08:00
Rangers goalkeeper Neil Alexander hailed his surprise Europa League start against PSV Eindhoven as the perfect birthday present. Alexander, who turned 33 on Thursday, was given the nod for the last 16 clash in Holland and repaid boss Walter Smith's faith by helping to earn Rangers a goalless draw. The result means Rangers now have a great opportunity to progress in front of a packed house at Ibrox next week. Alexander said: "A clean sheet is one of the best birthday presents I could have asked for. "It was a really important game for the club and it was important I went out there and did my best and try to get a result. We would have taken that 0-0 before the game. "It was a wee bit disappointing that we didn't get that away goal with the chances we had but a goalless draw is a great result and we can take that back to Ibrox and give it a right good go with 50,000 fans behind us."

Source: PA