Charlie Nicholas claims Rangers have surpassed Celtic heroes as he predicts exactly how Seville epic will play out

Charlie Nicholas has backed Rangers to go all the way and beat Eintracht Frankfurt - but only after extra-time in a nerve-shredding Europa League Final.

The pundit and former Celtic star believes Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side have what it takes to deliver a historic achievement in Seville on Wednesday.

He's tipped captain James Tavernier, the tournament's knockout stage top scorer, to deliver once again.

Nicholas reckons both sides will leak goals but insists Rangers have a steely European resolve that will see them to glory.

He wrote in his Scottish Daily Express column: "Eintracht Frankfurt can score goals but they are vulnerable at the back, similar to their opponents.

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"However, Rangers have a mentality in these epic European nights that elevates their performances.

"They also have matchwinners. Ryan Kent, Joe Aribo and Ramsey can do something magical but I've got a feeling their key players in Seville will be James Tavernier and Calvin Bassey.

"Bassey's pace at the back is a massive asset, while Tavernier, above, has shown he can single-handedly change a game.

"The captain's scoring record is phenomenal, as is his assists tally. If Tavernier gets the time and space to exert his