QPR and the five major things we learned from the close win over Charlton

Nasser El Khayati’s stoppage-time winner saw QPR take a 2-1 win and all the points in a game where they were often second best to relegation-haunted Charlton.

The former Burton striker rose from the bench to curl in an undeserved winner deep into stoppage time, a goal which covered a multitude of sins as far as lack lustre Rangers were concerned

What were the talking points for Rangers from a distinctly average day?

Only one striker against relegation strugglers?

Having opted for adventure with two up front in the draw at Leeds, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink adopted a more conservative approach against relegation candidates, sacrificing Conor Washington in favour of a recall for Tjaronn Chery.

The latter’s goal off the bench at Elland Road which took his tally to five in seven games was probably sufficient provocation for reverting to playing the Dutchman in the hole behind Sebastian Polter.

However, was there an argument for playing two strikers and Chery against such porous opposition.

Jack Robinson

The former Liverpool man’s long-awaited debut following a prolonged injury absence showed signs of promise for the future.

Comfortable in possession with a decent long throw in his armoury, Robinson may solve what has been a problem position for the Rs.

A few defensive alarms though and sterner tests than this lie ahead, so best not to get over excited.

The enigma that is Matt Phillips

The 4m rated wide-man frustrated and delighted in unequal measure.

For the most part he looked to have already packed the passport and sun tan lotion for his summer holidays, yet he scored, missed a golden chance and would have been the creator of another but for Polter’s clumsy attempt at a close-range tap-in.

An end of season feel at Loftus Road

Phillips’ performance mirrored that of many of his team-mates, Rangers going through the motions against a struggling side far more desperate for points than their hosts.

Charlton worthy of at least a point

The visitors could not have done much more in their quest for three points to take back over the river. If their composure in front of goal had matched their fighting spirit Rangers would have finished embarrassed rather than empowered.