LEWIS MACLEOD is confident Rangers can go on an extended run in the Scottish Cup this season after beating SPFL Championship club Falkirk.

Macleod was once again outstanding for the Ibrox club in their 2-0 triumph at the Falkirk Stadium.

And the Scotland Under-21 midfielder is hopeful Ally McCoist's team can challenge for the trophy in the national knockout cup competition.

He said: "We're confident. We're playing some good football and creating good chances. It was just unfortunate that some of them didn't fall for us.

"It is a massive achievement to get into a final no matter what team you are. But with what has happened to the club over the last couple of years it would be brilliant.

"Our aim is to win every game we play. If we can keep doing that then there's no reason why we can't get to the final. That's the aim."

Macleod admitted he had noticed an improvement in standard from League One playing against Championship opposition.

He said: "You could see a wee bit of a difference. You could tell they're fitter and they are more comfortable on the ball.

"We found it quite hard to break them down but once we got the goal it was obviously easier for us.

"Falkirk were looking forward to the game on Saturday and fancied themselves against us. They did well for the first half and the majority of the second.

"But we got the goal. We were delighted to get the win in the end. We created enough chances to score two goals. We look forward to the next round."