GIOVANNI van Bronckhorst has named his Rangers side for this afternoon's Scottish Premiership opener against Livingston.

The Ibrox boss has handed Jon McLaughlin a start in goal on the opening day with John Souttar making his debut. James Tavernier, Connor Goldson and Borna Barisic join Souttar in the rearguard.

John Lundstram and Glen Kamara start in the base of midfield with Tom Lawrence making his first start alongside Ryan Kent and Scott Wright on the wings. 

Antonio Colak is the third debutant for Rangers at the Tony Macaroni this afternoon as he leads the line against Livingston.

RANGERS XI: McLaughlin, Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Barisic, Lundstram, Kamara, Lawrence, Wright, Kent, Colak.

SUBS: McGregor, Jack, Davis, Sands, Fashion Jr, Arfield, King, Devine, Tillman.

LIVINGSTON XI: George, Devlin, Fitzwater, Obileye, Cancar, Omeonga, Kelly, Holt, Shinnie, Pittman, Nouble.

SUBS: Konolov, Longridge, Brandon, Bitsindou, Montano, Bahamboula, Mullin, Anderson.