John Lundstram hails Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s tactical nous ahead of final

John Lundstram feels Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s tactical nous could be pivotal again in the Europa League final against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Gers took four points from their first four group games under Steven Gerrard before Van Bronckhorst came in and led them to victory over Sparta Prague to see them qualify.

The Dutchman has since overseen knockout wins against Borussia Dortmund, Red Star Belgrade, Braga and RB Leipzig and Lundstram feels tactical tweaks have been pivotal.

When asked what the main factors were in their run to Wednesday’s Seville final, the midfielder told Rangers TV: “The togetherness is a massive one and the other massive one is the manager’s tactical awareness.

“In every game of the knockout stages, what the manager has done has been incredible.”

Lundstram made the crucial final difference in Rangers getting to Spain for Wednesday’s showpiece when he netted to seal a 3-2 aggregate win over RB Leipzig in the semi-final second leg.

The former Oxford and Sheffield United player had some challenges in proving himself to the Rangers fans earlier on this season but he has won them round in style with some dominant performances and key goals to become a cult hero.

“Honestly, I fell in love with the club, I fell in love with the city,” the 28-year-old said.

“I’m absolutely loving my time here, I’m loving life living in and around Glasgow.

“Playing in a European final, you can’t top that, there’s not much more you can do unless you play in a World Cup.

“Playing in the Premier League was massive for me but to play in a European final is something you dream of.

“Most kids’ first dream is to become a footballer and play in a European final. To be doing that is just so special.

“You have got to