Rossiter is feeling pain

JORDAN ROSSITER last night admitted that even winning a major trophy this season won’t make up for Rangers’ nightmare against Progres Niederkorn. Pedro Caixinha’s side spent yesterday trying to come to terms with their defeat to the minnows from Luxembourg — a result widely accepted to be the worst in the club’s

history. Leading through Kenny Miller’s first-leg goal, Caixinha’s new-look side contrived to concede twice in ten second-half minutes to end their interest in the Europa League at the first qualifying round. In the aftermath of the loss to a side that hadn’t won on this stage in 13 previous attempts, hundreds of travelling fans rounded on the players and their manager — with many calling for him to go now. And Rossiter, who made his first start since last August on Tuesday, feels the severity of the loss is such that even the winning of domestic silverware this season simply won’t atone for it. ‘We all know it’s simply not good enough for a club like Rangers,’ said the 20-year-old. ‘I would like to apologise to the fans. We have let them down massively. ‘There is not one single positive we can take, absolutely nothing. I don’t think the fans will forget this and we won’t forget this. ‘A trophy is the main thing and we need to try and win as many games as possible and as many trophies as possible. I don’t think anything can put it right, but we need to do our best to try.’ Asked about the barrage of abuse Caixinha and his players faced as they left the stadium, Rossiter replied: ‘They [the fans] have got every right. I have no words. ‘We simply weren’t good enough and the lads will admit to that.’ Meanwhile, UEFA have confirmed Progres goalscorer Emmanuel Francoise was eligible to play against Rangers. The midfielder tested positive for a banned substance in May, but his case has yet to reach a full hearing with the Luxembourg anti-doping agency ALAD.

Sportsmail understands Rangers did not lodge any complaint.