Vaclav Cerny has been directly involved in six goals in his last six Europa League appearances for Rangers, scoring four and assisting two. Tavernier made his 59th major European appearance, with only Allan McGregor (78), John Greig (62) and Barry Ferguson (60) making more for Rangers.

Nico Raskin headed the opening goal and Vaclav Cerny slotted a second as Rangers raised their game to beat Belgians Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 in Glasgow on Thursday and go straight through to the Europa League last 16.

The visitors had a few chances of their own, and Kevin MacAllister pulled one back for them in the 84th minute, but Rangers held on for the win. For Rangers to go straight through

Midfielder Ross McCausland believes Rangers can go all the way in the Europa League after their 2-1 win over Union Saint-Gilloise earned a top-eight finish in the table. That secured safe passage to the last 16 where they will face one of Bodo/Glimt, Anderlecht, Twente or Fenerbahce in March depending who progresses from their play-off fixtures.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were joined by Rangers as three British clubs secured their spots in the Europa League last-16 on the final round of group games on Thursday.