Rangers will kick off Steven Gerrard’s reign with an opening Europa League qualifier against FK Shkupi.
The former Liverpool and England skipper will take his first steps in senior management when Gers host the Macedonian minnows at Ibrox on July 12.
Shkupi, based in the capital Skopje, finished fourth in last season’s Macedonian First League.The Light Blues will make the return trip to their 6,000-capacity Cair Stadium on July 19 as they begin what they hope are four qualifying rounds on the way to the group stages.