STEVEN GERRARD reckons captain James Tavernier needs to land some silverware before he gets the credit he deserves at Ibrox and beyond.
The right-back is set to make his 250th appearance for Rangers when Gerrard’s side return to action against Dundee United this weekend.
Tavernier has been an almost ever-present under a succession of managers since moving from Wigan Athletic five years ago but he only has two medals – the Petrofac Training Cup and the Championship – to show for his efforts.
And boss Gerrard hopes the 28-year-old will soon be appreciated further afield as he looks to mark his achievement with a crucial Premiership win at Ibrox.
Gerrard told RangersTV: “He is always available, he is very robust, and I think that goes to show that he is doing something right. To be available for every training session, every game, and to churn out the numbers from a physical point of view goes to show what type of player he is.
“I think Tav is someone that, when he goes through the gears, he is unstoppable. I think we have seen flashes of that so far this season and he is really close to being at his best.
“It is great for me to have him because I always know he is there for me. I don’t think he is your typical leader in terms of voice, but to have someone like Connor or Greegs behind him, I think they really compliment his leadership style.
“Tav is a huge player. He doesn’t get the credit he deserves, I don’t think, from our own supporters. I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves from outside.
“I think he needs to go and win something as a captain, as a leader, to really get the credit that he deserves. But to see him on a daily basis, I am certainly someone that really appreciates him for us.”
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