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We can still get the kind of result we are looking for, although it will take one hell of a performance.". But it is up to us to make that happen."Although Smith is realistic about the chances of Rangers successfully completing their mission, he is adamant that they will not fail for lack of effort."We have to recognise that Gothenburg have a major advantage," he said. Celtic Park reverberated in the atmosphere of European ties of old as the home side demonstrated to Wim Jansen, their coach, as well as to the supporters that they have the character and determination to be winners. Three times they came back in a scintillating tie to the delight of a capacity crowd, although the coach will not be too easily carried away. "I have never been one to ask supporters to get behind the team," he said. "I think the priority is that the team gives them something to shout about.

First and foremost it is a question of how we approach the game and if we can apply a bit of pressure and cause a bit of nervousness in the Gothenburg side, then the supporters can help us by creating an intimidating atmosphere. But if you look at the goals we lost early in the second half out in Gothenburg, they were caused by a breakdown in teamwork as much as anything."Rangers' disintegration against the Swedish champions has given them an enormous task at Ibrox, but Smith does not expect supporters automatically to make it the ground a fortress for the visitors. He is keen to play his part in the game, but the decision in the end will rest with me."Laudrup was named in a 19-man squad today that also included the German midfielder, Jorg Albertz, who has recovered from a knee injury. Smith, however, was quick to point out that it was not individuals who would have the greatest bearing on the outcome of tonight's tie."The biggest thing for us is how the whole team performs," he said.

"Obviously we have individuals who can win us games with their ability alone. "He is an important player for us and obviously it a big lift having him involved again. On the day he welcomed back his most talented individual, Walter Smith stressed the need for collective responsibility as Rangers try to clinch a Champions' League spot. The Ibrox manager confirmed that Denmark's Brian Laudrup will play some part in tonight's European Cup preliminary round tie, when his side will attempt to overturn a 3-0 first-leg deficit against IFK Gothenburg. Smith must now weigh up the obvious attraction of giving his captain a free rein to haul back the deluge of goals required against a lack of match fitness incurred during a three-week absence with a bout of chicken- pox."My dilemma is obviously whether to start with him or to wait and bring him on at a certain stage of the game," said Smith. The Welsh international's excellent performances have not been enough to prevent Southampton losing their first three Premiership matches.It has piled early-season pressure on the man the goalkeeper followed to The Dell from Stockport in the summer, his new manager and namesake, Dave Jones.The goalkeeper has urged his colleagues to reflect on the openings they have made already this term as he urged them to keep a cool head."If we can just keep playing the way we have so far the luck will turn for us, I've no doubt," he said.. Let's hope he can do it again."Southampton's goalkeeper, Paul Jones, has warned his team-mates not to get too carried away by the need to kick-start the season against Crystal Palace today. "Joe's got so much talent and the skills he showed were fantastic.

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