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Giovanni van Bronckhorst has made Rangers already as former Ibrox hero identifies Dutchman's key 'variations'

Rangers are already looking "stronger" under their new boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst, according to one former Ibrox hero.

Alex Rae has hailed the Light Blues attacking threat under the new gaffer as he insists they look more dangerous up top.

In his first match in the dug out the Glasgow giants progressed to the knockout stages of the Europa League with a convincing 2-0 win over Sparta Prague on Thursday night.

And they followed that up with a comfortable 3-1 victory in Livingston on Sunday afternoon.

Rae has been impressed with the change of formation and he reckons the players are adapting well to life after Steven Gerrard.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Alex Rae said: "He's gone to a 4-3-2-1 and they look a lot more offensive.

"They got the early goals and were coasting at that stage.

Gio Van Bronckhorst (SNS Group)

"Livingston fought back and they almost got an equaliser just before half time - but the second-half they came out and controlled the game and got the third goal which was worthy of the play overall.

"They've changed shape and the players seem to be adapting relatively well.

"They are mixing the goals up between the players as well, so I think overall he will be delighted with his opening two games."

Rae says that despite only spending a short amount of time with the players on the training ground, van Bronckhorst has already changed things up for Rangers.

He said: "The two games leading up to the weekend there he's only had two days training - but you can see there are variations in the way they are playing. They are getting midfield runners going forward.

"Now he's got another couple of days to prepare for Hibs, which is always a difficult game.

"Easter Road is always hard so he will be looking to try and get a positive result there."

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