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.
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