Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland says it would be “silly to lose heart now” in the Scottish Premiership title race.

The 31-year-old and his captain James Tavernier are two of the four nominees for PFA Scotland player of the year.

Both featured as Rangers beat St Mirren 2-1 on Sunday before league leaders Celtic defeated Dundee by the same scoreline to remain three points ahead.

There are four rounds of fixtures left and Rangers and Celtic will meet in the Scottish Cup final on 25 May.

“Full tilt, we’ve come a long way,” said Butland, who has already helped Rangers win the League Cup this season.