Malmo defender Pontus Jansson admitted they were lucky to get away with just a two-goal defeat from Rangers after accepting the Ibrox side were levels above them.

Rangers romped to an impressive 2-0 win against the Swedish champions-elect and gained revenge for two previous defeats from the Swedish club in the Champions League.

And veteran central defender Jansson had no complaints about the outcome of the opening Europa League encounter.

He said: "It could easily have been even more.

"Rangers were clearly better than us, no question.

"They were more solid and physical and it feels like they had the clearer plan. Yes, they were way ahead all over the pitch.

"We can have no complaints about the result."

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And former Sweden defender Pontus Wernbloom - who won 51 caps for his country and played at two Euros before becoming a TV pundit - reckons Rangers manager Philippe Clement deserved all the praise.

He said: "Malmo were taken to school by Rangers.

"I thought they lost all over the pitch and importantly, on the bench too.

"Rangers got their tactics spot on and Philippe Clement was streets ahead of Henrik Rydstrom in that respect.

"Malmo lost every single individual battle. Before the game, Malmo talked about Rangers being physical and strong and that there would be a lot of duels.

"And they lost them all. A terrible night for Malmo."