Kris Boyd is certain Rangers have a "fighting chance" of escaping their Champions League group.
The Ibrox side have been drawn against Liverpool, Ajax and Napoli on their return to UEFA's premier competition after a dramatic qualifying victory PSV Eindhoven. Giovanni van Bronckhorst's team went all the way to the Europa League Final last season but now face a step up to the elite level.
Rangers have proven themselves more than capable on the European stage, defeating the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Red Star Belgrade, Braga and RB Leipzig before going down to Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville earlier this year. And former Ibrox striker Boyd believes the experience and belief yielded on that run will stand Van Bronckhorst's team in good stead when tournament kicks off in September. He's buzzing for a "Battle of Britain" occasion with Jurgen Klopp's Anfield giants but insists Rangers should fear no one.
Boyd told Sky Sports: “When you get to this stage of the competition you are just delighted to be there. To draw Liverpool, a battle of Britain, I’m sure the boys will be looking forward to it. It’s a great occasion for Rangers to be back in the elite level of European competition after a long time away from it. Confidence was built from a fantastic run last year, but with Ajax and Napoli as well it makes for a good group.
“When you look at some of the groups it could have been a lot worse, but every group will be difficult. With Ajax, Calvin Bassey will be going back to Ibrox as well, so soon after leaving for that massive transfer fee in the summer, so I’m sure he’s looking forward to that.
“Liverpool, for everyone in Britain, will be a great occasion with two clubs with great history going head to head. I’m sure that will be one everyone is tuning in for. Napoli were third last year in Serie A and have started the season really well. You would expect Liverpool to win the group and the rest, we will wait and see what happens, but I’m sure Rangers will be in there with a fighting chance.”
