5 things we spotted at Rangers training as Ben Davies hidden cameo offers Champions League return clue

Rangers are set to complete their journey back from the bottom of Scottish football when they return to the Champions League group stage for the first time in 12 years.

Gio van Bronckhorst has enjoyed his fair share of European success as both a player and a manager, and will look to continue the momentum of reaching the Europa League final last term into Group A. Ajax are first up for The Light Blues and the Dutch champions will provide a stern test of Rangers' resilience as they rub shoulders with Europe's elite once again.

In a group that includes Liverpool and Napoli, a positive result in Amsterdam could be vital to Rangers' hopes of keeping their European adventure alive beyond the World Cup in Qatar. However, there is plenty of big decisions to be made over the XI that take to the field in the Netherlands following the Scottish Premiership drubbing at the hands of Celtic. It's high time for a response.

Jon McLaughlin's spot as number one has been called into question, while Alfredo Morelos and Ben Davies will hope to be back in the manager's thoughts following defeat in Glasgow's east end. It's a massive night for Van Bronckhorst and the club. Record Sport have noted five things we spotted from Rangers' training before a return to European football's top table

Ben Davies hasn't featured for Rangers since picking up a knock against St Johnstone on his first start for the club, missing blockbuster fixtures including the Champions League playoff clashes with PSV and the derby day showdown with Celtic. But could he be back in time for Ajax?

James Sands has filled in as part of the back four alongside Connor Goldson, but the return of the summer recruit from Liverpool could give Rangers a massive lift at the