Philippe Clement’s side impressed in their draw with Tottenham but manager has yet to taste victory in a derby

The Scottish League Cup final suddenly feels like less of a formality. Rangers’ only regret will be the event, when they once again try to puncture Celtic’s domestic dominance, does not take place on a Thursday evening.

Their performance in holding Tottenham served as the latest example of Rangers excelling in Europe. The consistent problem has been bringing such form back to the Scottish scene. However, the 6-0 trouncing of Kilmarnock and 3-0 win at Ross County before Spurs visited Ibrox suggested maybe, just maybe, Clement can have the last laugh over his many dissenters.