Nice v Rangers: Clement names starting team for Europa League clash

Rangers manager Philippe Clement has named his starting lineup for their Europa League clash with Nice.

The Ibrox side are aiming to get back to winning ways following the 1-1 draw with Dundee United on Saturday.

A victory in France on Thursday will put them on the cusp of reaching the knockout stages of Europe’s second tier competition.

Rangers are currently tenth in the 36-team Europa League table after wins over Malmo and Steaua Bucharest and a draw with Olympiakos.

Their only defeat in their opening four games came at home to Ligue 1 side Lyon.

Following the game in Nice they will have a double-header against English Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur, at Ibrox, and Manchester United at Old Trafford before ending the league campaign against Belgian side USG at home.

Clement has made one change from the draw with Dundee United at the weekend with Hamza Igamane replacing Cyriel Dessers.

That means club captain James Tavernier remains on the bench.

They have started with Jack Butland in goals behind a back four of Dujon Sterlin, John Souttar, Robin Propper and Jefte.

Connor Barron and Nicolas Raskin are in midfield beside Mohamed Diomande with Nedim Bajrami and Vaclav Cerny either side of Igamane up front.

The game kicks off at 8pm.