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.

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,

Manchester United have a chance to cement their position amongst the top eight of the UEFA Europa League when they host Rangers at Old Trafford.

FCSB plays Manchester United in the Europa League this week. Get the latest team news, projected lineups and match predictions.

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

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

Joshua Zirkzee should get the nod ahead of Rasmus Hojlund for the striker role. It also means that Alejandro Garnacho will start on the bench. The Argentine attacker is about to leave Old Trafford and his future will be sorted in a few days.

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

Rúben Amorim has clarified that he feels Manchester United would be a better team if Marcus Rashford was in the squad despite his current exile from the first-team match days.