Smirking Ange Postecoglou has joked he is expecting a "warm reception" at Ibrox when he leads his Tottenham side against Rangers in the Europa League.

The former Celtic manager will be back in Glasgow in the near future with Spurs drawn to face Rangers in the league phase of the European competition.

Dates for the matches have not yet been finalised but Postecoglou knows his side will travel to Rangers during the revamped stage of the Europa League.

And Postecoglou has admitted he is "excited" by the draw as he offered a tongue-in-cheek verdict on his future trip to Ibrox.


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The Spurs manager said: "Exciting. It's good to be a part of. Some good games. I am sure I will get a warm reception at Ibrox and they'll look forward to seeing me."

Tottenham will also face Roman, AZ Alkmaar, Qarabag, Elfsborg, Ferencvaros, Galatasaray and Hoffenheim in the Europa League.

Meanwhile, Rangers will take on Spurs, Manchester United, Lyon, Olympiacos, Union SG, Malmo, FCSB and Nice.