Steven Gerrard only wants 'hungry' players at Rangers
Sunday 6 May 2018 13:47, UK
Steven Gerrard insists he will have no hesitation in getting rid of players who do not possess the "hunger" needed to succeed at Rangers.
Gerrard will take charge at Ibrox on June 1 after agreeing a four-year deal with the club on Friday.
The 37-year-old is keen to restore a winning mentality at the club and has warned his players to show a willingness to adapt to his style of play, or they could be shown the door.
"I can't have that. That's got to stop. That's got to stop now," said the former Liverpool captain. "I'll work out quickly who fancies this challenge and who wants to come with me.
"If there are people who don't fancy it and want to be somewhere else and don't fancy adapting to what we demand, good luck to them.
"If you are not a hungry footballer, you shouldn't be at Rangers. Simple as that."
James Tavernier is excited by the prospect of working under Gerrard at Ibrox and insists the current squad will have gained confidence from the appointment of the former England captain.
"It has been an exciting few days to hear Steven will be our new gaffer," Tavernier told the Daily Record. "I'm really looking forward to working with him next season. And it's great for the club too.
"When I hear the name Gerrard, I just think of that Champions League final. That showed the character that he's got. What he has done for Liverpool as a captain is incredible.
"So I can't wait to see his tactics, his mindset and what he will bring to the squad. He has been a captain, he has played at the highest level and for England.
"So he's had the highest standards and will instil them in the boys."
