Mark Hughes refused to be downbeat, despite seeing his Rangers side surrender a two goal lead to draw 2-2 at Villa Park.

Djibril Cisse's debut goal and a Stephen Warnock own goal handed the R's a dream start, before Darren Bent pulled a goal back on the stroke of half-time.

Charles N'Zogbia set up a grandstand finish with an equaliser 11 minutes from time, but Rangers held on to earn a vital point.

Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Hughes said: "The lads are disappointed in the dressing room, but we've got to look at the positives and this is a good point.

"We had a fantastic start - playing well, creating chances.

"If we'd have gone into the break two goals up at half-time, it might have been a different outcome.

"It would have been more difficult for Villa, but the goal lifted them.

"We knew we'd have to dig in during the second half.

"They were always going to push on in the second period, but we stuck at it and it's a good point in the end.

"A point at Villa Park, especially in the circumstances with very little preparation time with this group, is a good point."

Speaking about Cisse's impact, Hughes added: "We were absolutely delighted with the impact Djibril made.

"I think everybody saw his qualities.

"He was tired towards the end and was cramping up. I had to take him off.

"He's had a long few days and we had to protect him.

"There's so much more to come from him, but he's made a promising start."