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Gabby Agbonlahor praises Rangers manager Steven Gerrard’s impact

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Steven Gerrard was appointed the manager of Ibrox club Glasgow Rangers in the summer.

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is seen during the first leg of the UEFA Europa League Play Off match between Rangers and FC Ufa at Ibrox Stadium on August 23, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.Rangers manager Steven Gerrard

Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor, who wants Celtic move, has outlined to The Scottish Sun the impact Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has made on Scottish football.

Ibrox club Rangers appointed Gerrard as their manager in the summer, and the Gers have been doing well so far.

Rangers have progressed to the group stage of the Europa League and are also challenging Old Firm rivals Celtic for the Scottish Premiership title.

Agbonlahor is a free agent at the moment following his departure Villa in the Championship in England at the end of last season.

The 31-year-old, who can also operate as a winger, recently told The Scottish Sun that he wants to join Celtic, and the Englishman has praised Gerrard for the impact the Rangers manager has made on Scottish football.

Agbonlahor told The Scottish Sun: “More people are tuning into Scottish football down south now because Steven Gerrard is the manager of Rangers.

“There was huge interest in last week’s Old Firm game. The English press built it up a lot more and previews were being shown every minute on Sky Sports.

“Everybody was watching that game. I rushed home myself to see it. “I got in at 11am, even though I knew the kick-off was at 12 — I just wanted to watch all the build-up. It’s a fascinating game.”

Gabriel Agbonlahor of Aston Villa in action during a training session at the club's training ground at Bodymoor Heath on December 22, 2017 in Birmingham, England.

Massive impact

Gerrard is one of the greatest midfielders of all time and is a global name, and his appointment as the manager of Rangers was a blockbuster move by the Gers.

While Celtic are clearly the best and strongest team in the Scottish Premiership, Rangers will be aiming to close the gap on their bitter Old Firm rivals.

Gabriel Agbonlahor of Aston Villa in action during a training session at the club's training ground at Bodymoor Heath on December 22, 2017 in Birmingham, England.