Rangers to defy UEFA guidelines by playing national anthem before Napoli game

Rangers are set to defy UEFA and play the national anthem at their Champions League match at home to Napoli (Neil Hanna/PA)

Rangers are set to defy UEFA and play the national anthem prior to their Champions League tie against Napoli at Ibrox.

Out of respect to the period of mourning for the Queen, European football’s governing body toned down usual pre-match accompaniments to matches involving British clubs.