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'For him to see me on the touchline is a proud moment': Ruud van Nistelrooy admits his delight at having his former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at Ibrox as he led PSV to a 2-2 draw against Rangers Ruud van Nistelrooy was proud to have Sir Alex Ferguson watch him lead PSV The Dutch manager marshalled PSV to a 2-2 draw against Rangers at Ibrox Van Nistelrooy spoke with his former boss after the Champions League play-off He stressed that Ferguson did not ask about Man United target Cody Gakpo

By Mark Wilson for MailOnline

Published: 00:27 BST, 17 August 2022 | Updated: 00:34 BST, 17 August 2022

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Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted he was proud Sir Alex Ferguson was able to see him coach his PSV Eindhoven side to a 2-2 draw against Rangers in Tuesday's Champions League play-off first leg.

The former Manchester United striker spoke with his old manager – who sat in the directors box at Ibrox - after a 77th minute leveller from Armando Obispo provided a boost ahead of next week’s return match in the Netherlands.

PSV earlier took a first-half lead through Ibrahim Sangare before Rangers quickly responded with a fine move to create Antonio Colak’s equaliser.

Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted he was proud Sir Alex Ferguson was able to see him coach PSV

Van Nistelrooy’s side were strong in the second period but looked set for defeat after goalkeeper Walter Benitez fumbled a Tom Lawrence free-kick.

However, Obispo ensured parity with a header from a corner, with Van Nistelrooy’s delight intensified by Ferguson’s presence.

‘I was proud that he was able to see my coach my team and manage