Dundee United's Robbie Neilson has urged his teammates not to underestimate Rangers, who they face in Scottish Cup action later today.

The full back has warned that despite the Glasgow club's financial worries that saw them lose top scorer Nikica Jelavic at the transfer deadline Rangers are still a force to be reckoned with.

Neilson, who won a Scottish Cup with Hearts in 2006, told the Daily Record: "They still have full internationals who can step in. They still have guys who can come in and score goals. And they are still a massive club.

"No matter who is playing for them it will be massive for us if we can go there and get a result.

"The Cup is special and you need to make the most of the games. I’ve been in football 16 years and only made it to the final once.

"But if you can win four games on the bounce you are in the final. Hopefully the boys understand that and are ready to give it their best shot against Rangers."