New QPR boss Mark Hughes told: Get us into Europe

MARK HUGHES has been told to get QPR challenging for Europe.

Sparky took over at the relegation-haunted Hoops yesterday on a 2½-year deal.

His brief this season, after replacing the axed Neil Warnock, is to ensure QPR maintain their top-flight status.

But Rangers owner Tony Fernandes then wants Hughes to get his team pushing for a Europa League place.

Sparky, 48, took both Blackburn and Fulham into Europe so is not daunted by the challenge.

He starts work at Newcastle on Sunday and said: "It's a great feeling to be back in football and to be the manager of QPR.     More Read