FORMER Rangers captain Craig Paterson has urged Belgian referee Frank de Bleeckere to keep an eye on the antics of Fiorentina striker Giampaolo Pazzini.

Paterson said: "Pazzini will go to ground easily at home and ask questions of the officials so let's hope the referee stays strong."

The BBC pundit reckons every Rangers player will have to be at the top of their game for the club to reach the final in Manchester. Paterson added: "They have to play against a team who are fourth in Serie A and looking to qualify for the Champions League next season.

"Rangers have a chance but they will need all their players, probably all 14 of them, performing on the night."