Warhurst can play in many positions and all of them just as effectively, this afternoon however he lined up in central defence alongside John Fletcher. Charlton trialist Simon Jackson and former Ranger Matthew Brazier were the full backs.

Midfield was made up of Dennis Oli on the right, Giles Coke and Karl Beckford (a second Charlton trialist) in the centre with the impressive Sonny Farr on the left. Upfront was the pairing of Cureton and Eric Sabin.

All the goals came within the first half with Rangers taking the lead on eighteen minutes through Dennis Oli. A free kick from Jamie Cureton was cleared back to him and Curo crossed back in for Oli to head home. After not exactly being the most prolific at this level, Oli has now got two in the last two for the reserves and maybe this could see the making of him.

The Cobblers levelled the scores within three minutes, Tom Youngs slotting home after Day parried the initial shot but Rangers took the lead from the spot after Sabin was felled by the Northampton scorer. Eric stepped up to slot home his second reserve strike of the season.

Rangers weathered a Northampton storm in the second half with Chris Day making at least four good saves to help Rangers earn all three points.

After a shaky start to the season Tim Breaker's men are now in fine form having won three Combination fixtures on the trot, scoring seven and only conceding one.