Nicolas Raskin returns as Rangers team to face Viktoria Plzen named
Raskin was dropped after the 1-1 draw with Motherwell on the first day of the league season and has only featured as a substitute since.
Martin has brought the Belgian back for the crucial match in the Czech Republic, as Joe Rothwell drops to the bench, with James Tavernier also coming in to replace Max Aarons.
Rangers took one step towards a play-off against RB Salzburg or Club Brugge with a 3-0 home win last Tuesday.
Djeidi Gassama's double, either side of Cyriel Dessers' penalty, put Rangers in the driving seat but Martin insists the job is far from done and his side will face a tough test in the Doosan Arena.
Rangers start with Jack Butland in goal behind a back four of captain James Tavernier, John Souttar, Nasser Djiga and Jefte.
Raskin is part of a midfield trio with Mohamed Diomande and Lyall Cameron, while Gassama and Oliver Antman are in the wide positions either side of striker Cyriel Dessers
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