Tue 7 October 2025 21:10, UK

Steven Gerrard could be announced as the next Rangers manager during the international break.

Rangers relieved Russell Martin of his duties after possibly one of the worst reigns in Gers history.

Gerrard has emerged as a favourite for the Rangers job, as rumours circulate about Derek McInnes potentially coming to Ibrox.

Jermain Defoe has been linked with the Rangers job, but amid the speculation, he has revealed something that will make Gers fans only favour the return of Gerrard even more.

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Defoe joined Rangers at the back end of his career but was still a hit at Ibrox.

The former English international netted 32 times in over 70 appearances for the Gers, and though he is fondly remembered in Glasgow, now isn’t the time for him to return as head coach.

While talking on talkSPORT on Tuesday, Defoe opened up on Gerrard’s mentality behind closed doors.

“I remember when we won the league and Stevie come in, and one of the first things he said was ‘okay we won the league, we’ve got to do it again’.

“That’s the sort of pressure that he got from above, and that’s the sort of pressure he put...