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The Ibrox club booked their place in the last four of the competition for the first time - and their first European semi-final for 36 years - after defeating Sporting Lisbon 2-0 in their own back yard on Thursday.

"It will be [one of my proudest moments] if we manage to get to the final," Smith said. "I've been proud of the team all season and the way they've handled the pressure of having to win these games, especially the qualifiers for the Champions League."

He added: "If somebody can tell me that you can take a team and make them like a Barcelona or a Manchester United, it can't be done.

"There are certain ways we have to go about it and we have had a terrific response from everyone in our group in recent weeks.

"It takes the profile of the club up again which is terrific. It's one of the things we've got to do so we're delighted in that respect.

"We've had a good response from everyone and it's great for everyone concerned with Rangers to get to the semi-finals of a major European tournament."

Rangers now face Fiorentina in the semi-finals and Smith say they have no reason to fear anyone.

He said: "They have gained in confidence over the season. It's not often we have to play 16 European games and it will be 18 now.

"They have not only gained a togetherness as a team but also a confidence that they can compete against decent sides. Personally, I'm delighted for them - they are a great bunch to work with."