STEVEN Gerrard will begin his Rangers managerial career with a Europa League game against Macedonian side FK Shkupi at Ibrox.

The first leg will take place in Glasgow on July 12, with the second leg away on July 19.

If they win that double header they will then play either CS Petrocub of Moldova or NK Osijek of Croatia on July 26 away and August 2 at home. 

Gerrard will be happy enough with how the draw panned out.

Petrocub play at the 1,000 capacity Municipal Stadium in Hincesti and were third in their national league last year. 

Osijek, meanwhile, play at the 18,856 capacity Gradski Stadium and were fourth in the Croatian top flight last season.