GIOVANNI VAN BRONCKHORST insists Rangers are in a 'very positive' position ahead of their Champions League showdown with Liverpool.
Antonio Colak netted twice and Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent were also on target during the 4-0 win over Hearts on Saturday that saw Rangers lay down a marker in the title race.
Now Van Bronckhorst's side are gearing up for their mouthwatering Group A clash at Anfield as they seek to get off and running on the continent this term.
Van Bronckhorst confirmed that defender Ben Davies was substituted at the break for tactical reasons rather than an injury and the Dutchman was pleased with the performance and result on a pleasing afternoon at Tynecastle.
Van Bronckhorst said: "Of course to win 4-0 away against Hearts is a big win for us. We have started well in the last block before the World Cup.
"You always know it is going to be a difficult place to go but I think we started really well and the first goal is always important. In the last meetings here we always did it and today as well.
"Of course they have to trail you so that was good. Second goal was a great goal. We made before that some good transition moments and I think we should have scored one or two.
"In the end we didn’t have the right pass or a bit too much speed and in the second half we are playing with eleven so it is more difficult for them to press us. We controlled the game and managed to score two goals.
"Very positive. We switch back now to Europe. It was important to get the start we had today and to get the three points. It is very positive. Now we have two days to prepare for a big game at Liverpool."
