Giovanni Van Bronckhorst looks ahead to cup finals with title heading to Celtic

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst will use Rangers’ final two cinch Premiership matches of the season to prepare his side for two chances of cup glory.

A much-changed side beat Dundee United 2-0 at Ibrox with ease but the title is on its way to Celtic.

The Dutchman made seven changes following the Europa League semi-final win over RB Leipzig on Thursday night and the hosts got the breakthrough in the 55th minute when skipper James Tavernier scored a penalty.

Half-time substitute Amad Diallo added a second in the 78th minute to reduce the gap behind Celtic to six points with two fixtures remaining but the Hoops have a superior goal difference of 20 which means the title is bound for Celtic Park.

There remains a home game against Ross County and an away trip to Scottish Cup final opponents Hearts to come in the league and Van Bronckhorst turned his attention to the May 18 final against Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville which precedes the domestic showpiece finale against the Jambos.

He said: “The remaining two games in the league, they are all in purpose to get us as fit as possible as a group for the cup finals.

“I am very pleased today we could rest some players and give chances to the academy players in the end. Also Leon (King) started.

“So the next 10 days is like finding the right balance between keeping the momentum going but also keeping everyone fresh and ready for the last two games.”

Once again Kemar Roofe was missing as he recovers from a knee injury and Van Bronckhorst insists the striker will continue to work hard to be available for the end of season finals.

He said: “He’s going to work hard to make it. Of course he didn’t make last Thursday’s game. That means he’s got two weeks more to prepare.

“All he wants is to be