Philippe Clement unlocks 4 Rangers weapons Beale couldn't but pundit admits Hearts pain wouldn't be 'major' shock

Philippe Clement has implemented four instant improvements upon his Rangers team - but defeat in the cup still wouldn't come as a big surprise to one pundit.

The Belgian takes his players to Hampden on Sunday for Viaplay Cup semi-final action with Hearts. It'll be a week on from a dramatic 2-1 win against the Jambos, when the Light Blues struck in the 89th and 93rd minute to seal victory. They head to the national stadium off a 5-0 win against Dundee that takes Clement's unbeaten streak since taking over as gaffer to four games, with silverware now on the agenda.

Former Rangers striker Billy Dodds, despite the good start under the former Club Brugge manager, admits Hearts boss Seven Naismith emerging as the victor wouldn't be a major shock to him. But his counterpart is getting something from the Ibrox crop that predecessor Michael Beale wasn't. The pundit told BBC: "I think you only need to go back to last weekend and how close Hearts ran Rangers in that league game.

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"They have the type of player if Rangers are not careful, can hurt Rangers. I go to Lawrence Shankland and Liam Boyce if he plays as they can certainly score goals.

"The thing is with Rangers, they look as if they have a real edge back. They look like they are playing at a higher tempo. They look as if they have got energy out a number of players that Michael Beale wasn't getting. They are getting the clinical side to them.

"If Rangers are in he form they were midweek then Hearts could be in for a hard time but Steven Naismith knows he's got the players to cause a mini-shock. That's what it is, it's not a major shock if Hearts beat