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Steven Gerrard insists Rangers fully respect 'favourites' Galatasaray but they won't fear the Turkish giants in their Europa League play-off

Steven Gerrard claims Rangers have 'big respect' for Galatasaray ahead of Thursday's Europa League showdown but insists his side will head into the game showing no fear.

Gers face the Turkish big guns at Ibrox with a place in the group stage at stake and boss Gerrard flagging the visitors as 'huge favourites'.

But the former Liverpool star reckons his team's home form will ensure they won't be intimidated by their opponent's strong European pedigree with the Scottish club bidding to reach the group stage for the third consecutive year.

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Manager Steven Gerrard insists Rangers will not fear Europa Cup opponents Galatasaray

Rangers eased past Dutch side Willem II to set up their play-off clash with Galatasaray

'Galatasaray are a well know team with big experience on the European stage and have experience in playing in these type of games, said Gerrard, whose side eased past Dutch side Willem II last week to set up the tie.