James Tavernier believes Rangers' Scottish Cup semi-final win over Celtic sends out a message saying they are able to cope with big occasions.

The Ibrox side won 5-4 on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw over 120 minutes at Hampden and progressed to the final where they will come up against Hibernian next month.

Tavernier had said prior to the clash there was "no chance" he would change his game plan or reign in his attacking prowess against their Glasgow rivals.

The right back was pleased he was able to stick to his word and said their victory showed the Championship title winners have what it takes to perform under pressure.

"We don't change for anyone," he said. "We have to give them respect because they're top of the Premiership and that's what we have to do but we showed our quality of getting on the ball in big occasions and soaking up the atmosphere.

"If we have the ball we like to keep hold of it and we like to let the teams chase after us. If teams come out and play against us that suits us down to a tee, we like to keep on the ball and work it up the park and we showed what we're all about."

Tavernier's team-mate Wes Foderingham, meanwhile, admitted he felt the pressure during the penalty shoot-out.

The goalkeeper saved one of Celtic's three missed penalties, blocking Scott Brown's effort from the spot before it went to sudden death.

Callum McGregor hit the bar and Tom Rogic sent his shot wide to put Rangers through and Foderingham made the most of the post match celebrations.

"The pressure is all on the penalty taker but when Craig [Gordon] has made a good save the pressure then goes on me to make a save and keep us in the game," he said.

"Thankfully I was able to do that and I like to think I thrive under pressure and was able to make the save when called upon.

"My emotions took over a little bit, I don't get to run that far in the game so I just took off and tried to celebrate with the fans."