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Graeme Young

Gio van Bronckhorst is Rangers 'tactical genius' as John Lundstram waxes lyrical about Ibrox boss

Impressed John Lundstram has raved about Gio van Bronckhorst's tactical acumen that has led them to the Europa League Final.

The Dutchman has turned heads during a thrilling run to Seville and is targeting one more night for the ages against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Lundstram has become an Ibrox favourite and his strike secured a 3-1 win over Leipzig that secured a place in the Final.

And the former Sheffield United star has been left blown away by former Feyenoord boss van Bronckhorst and his ability to outthink the opposition.

He said: "Tactically, he's just an absolute genius. Honestly, his calmness is always there and he instils that through the squad.

"The tactical switches he puts me where he wants to, at the back and then back into midfield. But it seems to work and it's just great.

"I had a conversation with him and he said that's where he could see me playing at times. I said that was absolutely fine. Whatever he needed me to do was no problem at all.

"That was very early doors, so I have no problem in doing what the manager wants me to do."

Lundstram admits we wasn't overly fussed who Rangers would face in the Europa League Final after Frankfurt were too much for David Moyes' West Ham.

But he insists he and his team-mates are laser focused on emerging and securing immortality when they face off with Frankfurt.

He added: "We're just happy to be there.

"Whoever it would have been, West Ham or Frankfurt, getting there is a massive achievement. But the players all want to win it. Of course we do.

"Going into a final, you are not thinking anything else. That's the mindset."

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