Cyriel Dessers has said Rangers can be delighted with their passage into the knockout rounds of the UEFA Europa League. Philippe Clement’s side secured their passage into the knockout rounds after a 2-1 win over Belgian club Union Saint-Gillloise at Ibrox on Thursday night.

Rangers are looking to book a spot in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 knockouts against Union Saint-Gilloise on January 30.Philippe Clement's side currently trail Celtic by ten points in the Scottish Premiership title race with their Old Firm rivals already through to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoffs.

Rangers will now face one of Bodo/Glimt, Anderlecht, Twente or Fenerbahce in March depending who advances from their play-off fixtures

Rangers will face Fenerbahce, Bodo/Glimt, Twente or Anderlecht in the Europa League's last 16 after finishing eighth in the league phase.

Rangers will continue their Europa League campaign after reaching the knockout rounds for the fifth time in six seasons. A difficult campaign for Philippe Clement’s side domestically has been brightened by better showings in Europe,

Rangers were aiming for a spot in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 knockouts, and that's exactly what they accomplished.