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Man Utd midfielder Fletcher expecting white-hot Rangers atmosphere

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher expects the atmosphere at Rangers to be white-hot.

One point in Glasgow will guarantee the Reds' place in the UEFA Champions League's knock-out stages but Fletcher is targeting all three, the same yield from United's last visit to Rangers in 2003 when Phil Neville scored the only goal.

"I am really looking forward to the game," Fletcher told manutd.com.

"Rangers are a massive club and it will be a special night at Ibrox, with a fantastic atmosphere. I experienced it from the bench when we went there a few years ago."

As Scotland skipper, Fletcher doesn't expect a hero's welcome from the natives - far from it, in fact.

"I am sure I will get plenty of stick from the home support," said the United midfielder. "But part of the challenge is playing in intimidating atmospheres.

"It's what playing in Europe is all about, it's something we all enjoy. But although we will enjoy it, we still have a job to do.

"We still need that point that is going to take us into the next round. We will produce a professional performance to try and win the match."

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