Rangers Europa League draw LIVE as Michael Beale prepares to learn group stage fate

The disappointment from a thumping at the hands of PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday is slowly wearing off.

And Rangers fans have to start looking forward - kicking off with the group stage draw for their consolation of parachuting into the Europa League.

It might not have the glitz and glamour of the Champions League but there is still plenty to be positive about in a competition where the Ibrox side went all the way to the final in 2022.

There is the further boost for Michael Beale and his men as last night's results mean that they will actually be among the top seeds - avoiding big guns such as Liverpool, West Ham United and Jose Mourinho's Roma.

Of course, it means there is less likely to be glamour ties at Ibrox Stadium but it certainly enhances the chances of European football beyond Christmas.

It's a balance but whoever they draw it won't be easy and Beale will be taking time out to look at the draw as he prepares for Sunday's huge Old Firm clash against Celtic at Ibrox.

Follow the draw right here in our LIVE blog.

The impact of missing out on the Champions League isn’t only counted in the cost of the lost millions for Rangers but it will also have a knock-on effect in terms of their Scottish Premiership fixture list.

Motherwell H, Saturday September 23

St Mirren A, Saturday October 7

Hearts H, Saturday October 28

Livingston, Saturday November 12

Hibs A, Saturday, December 16 (will be rescheduled if Rangers or Hibs reach Viaplay Cup final)

St Mirren H, Saturday December 2

Rangers fans will be pencilling in those all-important group stage matchday dates. If you haven't already, then here they are in full.

Oh, and for the really optimistic supporter the final is close to home on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - in the