I didn't come to Rangers for the Europa League

MAX AARONS believes Rangers are ready to answer Russell Martin's call and storm all the way back into the Champions League proper.

- FRASER WILSON

The Bournemouth loanee isn't thinking about the Europa League safety net secured by the battling victory over Panathinaikos in Athens on Wednesday night - as he wants to be among Europe's elite.

Rangers still have two huge hurdles to clear if they are to return to the top table of European football for the first time in three years.

Czechs Victoria Plzen are up next after their aggregate victory over Swiss outfit Servette - with a play-off round awaiting the winner.

And Martin has now challenged his players to reach for the stars.

Aarons reckons the resilience shown by the Light Blues in the Panathinaikos pressure pot proves they should be targeting the money-spinning league phase rather than settling for another crack at the Europa.