Martin delivers verdict on Curtis' Rangers display vs Middlesbrough
Danilo got one back for [[Rangers]] just after the hour mark, before Curtis stepped up with a close-range finish to level things up on 79 minutes.
It was the winger's second goal in as many games after he scored in his side's 2-0 Champions League qualifying win over Panathinaikos midweek.
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Martin was asked about the 18-year-old's contribution vs Middlesbrough post-match: "Yeah, he showed good instinct today," he said.
"And he got better on Tuesday as the game went on, and he showed some good stuff today, some good timing, some good bits. So, just a really good learner.
"And I thought Nico [Raskin] was brilliant next to him today as well. Best Nico's played since we've been here, so I'm really pleased with Nico's contribution because I think having Max Aarons and Nico on your side of the pitch will definitely help Findlay.
"And he just needs to keep listening, keep learning. Good instinct today, good character, good attitude. As long as he keeps doing that, he'll be fine."
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