Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has raved about George Edmundson, as quoted in The Daily Record.
Gerrard has been pleased with the progress that the 22-year-old Rangers central defender has made.
The Liverpool legend believes that the youngster has a lot of potential, and has backed him to become a top centre-back.
Meanwhile, former Rangers star Barry Ferguson believes that Jordan Jones and Brandon Barker have a point to prove.
Gerrard said about Edmundson to The Daily Record: “George looks like he’s kicking on. He still has little bits of his game that are raw. But we have to remember that he was playing in League One just 20 games ago.
“He is now playing for Rangers against Lyon and Nice alongside Connor. It has been a big year for George. He has certainly got the potential, the attitude and mentality to keep improving and getting better.
“The future for George is whatever he wants it to be if he keeps learning, growing and stays professional. I think he can become a top centre-back. We love him.”
Ferguson wrote about Jones and Barker in The Daily Record: “They were bit-part players last season but this is a real opportunity for them. They have a point to prove and need to show they want to play a part. That can only be good for the coaching staff.”
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Edmundson joined Rangers from Oldham Athletic in the summer of 2019 for a transfer fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £700,000.
According to Transfermarkt.co.uk, the 22-year-old central defender scored one goal in seven Scottish Premiership appearances for the Gers this past season.
The youngster also scored one goal in two Europa League matches, provided one assist in three Scottish Cup matches, and provided one assist in the Scottish League Cup, according to Transfermarkt.co.uk.
Rangers will be aiming to stop bitter Old Firm rivals Celtic from winning the Scottish Premiership for the 10th season in a row in 2020-21.
Edmundson will play an important role for the Ibrox club in that quest.
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