McClaren hails QPR duo after dramatic draw

QPR manager Steve McClaren hailed Luke Freeman for leading his side to a 2-2 draw at Rotherham.

Freeman was the visitors’ dangerman throughout the second half as they left it late to salvage a point at the New York Stadium.

Freeman, who signed a new deal with the R’s this week, nipped in with an injury-time diving header.

McClaren said: “He can score goals, he can assist, but his enthusiasm is infectious. He is one of our most important players.

“He has signed again and was not taking a backseat. He has come forward and got us a point.

“It was disappointing to concede those goals because normally we are not like that.

“I think we deserved more than a point but credit to Rotherham. They’ve got a great record here and I thought it was a great, end-to-end game.

“We knew it was going to be difficult and it was but I am proud of the players and their performance. Even if they had lost I would have been proud of that performance.

“It would have been a travesty not to have come away from here without a point.”

McClaren also praised Tomer Hemed, who made an impact up front after coming on as a substitute.

“The bench made a difference and that is what we need. It is not about the XI but the squad and we need to continue that,” he said.