Liverpool to face Hearts

The Reds cruised into the final qualifying round of the competition with a 4-0 aggregate win over FC Gomel of Belarus, while Hearts qualified for this stage by virtue of winning the William Hill Scottish Cup.

Newcastle will face Atromitos of Greece while Motherwell has been given a tough assignment after being drawn against Spanish Primera Division side Levante.

Inter Milan will be hopeful of taking its place in the group stage after drawing Romanian opponent Vaslui in the playoffs.

The Serie A side was slightly fortunate to be in the draw at all having edged through its third qualifying round match against Hajduk Split 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-0 home loss in the second leg.

Inter won the Europa League's predecessor, the UEFA Cup, three times but struggled in Serie A last season finishing sixth.

Its league rival Lazio will face Slovenian side Mura in the playoffs.