Rangers boss fancies chances against any Europa League last 16 side

Giovanni van Bronckhorst insists Rangers have nothing to fear from the last 16 of the Europa League after they sent tournament favourites Borussia Dortmund tumbling out.

Leading 4-2 after a stunning first-leg win in Germany, the Scottish champions finished the tie thanks to a double from captain James Tavernier in a pulsating 2-2 draw to progress 6-4 on aggregate.

Victory over the Bundesliga giants means the Ibrox side will now face one of eight Europa League group winners in Friday's draw.

Red Star Belgrade, Eintracht Frankfurt, Galatasaray, Bayer Leverkusen, Lyon, Monaco, Spartak Moscow and West Ham lie in wait and, buoyed by the tactical switch which produced a storming second half display, van Bronckhorst admits Rangers will fancy their chances against anyone.

‘If you can beat Dortmund and get a good result at home then it has to give you confidence,’ said the Rangers boss.

‘We knew it was going to be difficult to overcome this round. I am very happy that we did it and in the last 16 there will be big teams.

‘But the most important thing is that we have to have the belief to be able to compete against anyone.

‘And we also need great performances like the the first one away which gave us a two-goal lead.

‘Today we had another massive performance. We are facing tough opposition in the next round so for us it’s a big moment to challenge ourselves against the best and make sure we get some good performances again.’

A penalty from skipper Tavernier after 21 minutes eased the nerves after a strong start from the German giants.

However, goals from Jude Bellingham and Donyell Malen turned the tie on its head before half-time.

 And, with Marco Rose’s side banging on the door for a third goal, Van Bronckhorst pulled a tactical