When Butland joined Rangers from Crystal Palace 18 months ago, there were big shoes to fill. He was replacing Allan McGregor, a goalkeeper with 487 appearances for the club and 11 major titles, who specialised in producing memorable European displays.

Manchester United defeated Rangers in the Europa League moving one step closer to that coveted bye to the round of 16.

It has been tough sledding for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United but all their eggs need to go into the Europa League basket facing Rangers at home on Thursday. Firmly in the top seven, a victory would almost guarantee that United secure a place directly in the last 16 but they'll be wary that Rangers will be thinking the same thing.

In stark contrast to the likes of Connor Barron, Robin Propper and Nedim Bajrami – fixtures in the starting XIs at Aberdeen, FC Twente and Sassuolo respectively – Rafael Fernandes arrives at Rangers a year since his most recent league appearance.

Ruben Amorim will be looking for a reaction when his Manchester United team hosts Rangers in an all British Europa League showdown. Man Utd vs Rangers best bets Draw and both teams to score

Manchester United have invited a world-renowned track and field coach into the club as a consultant to offer his insight on athletics, including the mechanics of running. Harry Marra, 78, has been present at Carrington to lend his expertise to staff,

Dubbed the 'Storm of the Century', record-breaking winds of up to 100mph have battered the country and blown pieces of the roof at Ibrox Stadium off - leaving their next Europa League match in doubt

Manchester United host Rangers at Old Trafford in what will be their second to last match of the UEFA Europa League group stage.Sitting in seventh place on the Europa League table with 12

With Everton looking to bring in new faces before the transfer deadline passes, here's a look back at David Moyes' previous winter window buys as Blues boss

Previewing FCSB vs Man Utd in the Europa League on Thursday, including team news, predictions and how to watch on TV.

Manchester United and Tottenham are among the sides aiming to ensure direct passage to the Europa League last 16 in Thursday's league phase finale with nine places in the knockout stages up for grabs.