Burton v QPR player ratings

Sebastian Polter’s equaliser rescued a point for QPR at Burton. Here’s how we rated each Rangers player in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw.

Alex Smithies: 6

Produced a good first-half save to keep out a free-kick. Didn’t have much to do in a game of few chances.

Nedum Onuoha: 6

Competed well at right-back without looking comfortable.

Steven Caulker: 6

Solid enough despite being caused problems at times when Burton counter-attacked.

Grant Hall: 6

A tidy display. Could probably have afforded to be more ambitious and bring the ball out a bit more given Burton’s lack of a presence up front.

Jake Bidwell: 6

Produced one excellent block in the first half and overall had a decent game. Unspectacular but reliable, the news he could be out for four months is a concern.

Karl Henry: 6

Performed an important role in midfield but his failure to clear his lines led to Burton’s goal.

Ariel Borysiuk: 6

Rangers improved after the Pole was replaced by Polter but that was no reflection on Borysiuk, who contributed in midfield.

Massimo Luongo: 8

Had a fine game as both an attacking force and a competitor. Was all over Burton’s Matt Palmer in midfield early on and his hard work helped Rangers get a foothold in the game. He was also useful going forward, not least when he set up the equaliser.

Pawel Wszolek: 6

Worked hard on the flank and tried to offer Conor Washington as much support as possible. Had a sight of goal in the first half but was unable to take advantage.

Tjaronn Chery: 6

Went close with a free-kick and caused the odd moment of panic in the box. Not great off the ball though, enabling Burton to break dangerously.

Conor Washington: 6

Tried hard to make things happen up front and had some relative success in the first half, when he created a couple of openings with his persistence. Overall though it was a frustrating night for the striker.

Sebastian Polter: 7

Made all the difference after coming on, hauling Rangers level and then going close with a header. He also might have won a penalty after going down under a challenge in the box.