Substitute Jean-Claude Darcheville was the hero for Rangers as he struck in the 89th minute to see off Inverness and re-establish the Ibrox club's four-point lead over Celtic at the summit of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Rangers thought they should have taken the lead 17 minutes earlier when a Charlie Adam goal was controversially ruled out with Daniel Cousin deemed to be standing in an offside position.

Adam then sent a powerful drive crashing off the top of the Inverness crossbar, but there was still time for Darcheville to pounce and secure a hard-fought victory over a spirited Caley Thistle side.

He was was cool in front of goal as he got in behind the Inverness back line to place a low effort past the exposed Michael Fraser in the home goal.

Not surprisingly Darcheville was thrilled with his winner, and said: "The goal was very important because it was important for the team to win the game today. I'm scoring and I am very happy because the goal was so important."

Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor added: "It was a massive win for the boys' confidence and to retain the four points ahead of Celtic in the league.

"I've not had a clean sheet for a wee while so it's good to get one, especially away from home, but the most important thing is the three points."

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