Danny Rohl was pleased to see his Rangers team win ugly after Emmanuel Fernandez's goal downed Hibernian and lifted them to third in the Scottish Premiership table.

Rangers won a game lacking in goalmouth quality 1-0, with Fernandez providing the decisive moment when he planted a header home from Dujon Sterling's cross in the 35th minute.

Substitute Djeidi Gassama had a potential second goal disallowed for offside, while Warren O'Hora went closest for Hibernian with a header that was cleared off the line.

The victory lifts Rangers, who endured a terrible start to the campaign under Russell Martin, within nine points of leaders Hearts – who they face on Sunday – with another game in hand.

The Gers are three points behind second-placed Celtic having played an additional match, though the Bhoys have lost their first three games under Wilfried Nancy in all competitions.

Speaking to BBC Scotland after Monday's game, Rohl said: "I am happy today for the group, it was an exceptional effort. 

"It was not always the nicest football, but we are finding a way to win games.

"We have five clean sheets now; I'd just like us to be more clinical.

"I'm happy with the points but, of course, we have to improve. It's step by step and for me it's about winning games.

"The win was deserved. We did not play every part of the game where you think, 'it's amazing', but with clean sheets and being clinical in the moment, you deserve to win."

Rangers were deserving of their victory after firing off 19 shots to Hibs' eight, also racking up 2.18 expected goals (xG) to their visitors' 0.39.