The ex-England international believes the current side is not of the same calibre it was when Gerrard was in charge.
Former Tottenham star Danny Rose reckons Rangers haven't been same since Steven Gerrard left...despite reaching a Europa League Final in the time since his shock exit in 2021.
The ex-England international believes the current side managed by Gerrard's former lieutenant Michael Beale are a pale imitation of the side which romped to Premiership title glory in 2021 as they finished 25 points ahead of Celtic. And Rose is utterly convinced Rangers have lost a spark since that move to Villa despite Gio Van Bronckhorst reaching the showpiece Final in Seville, winning a Scottish Cup and reaching the Champions League last season.
Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: "I saw the highlights this morning. The own goal was a bit of a calamity. It seems Rangers have not fully recovered since Steven Gerrard left and the success he had. I have seen Celtic as well are also having difficulties at the minute with results and performances." And Rose also was quick to raise to the notion Celtic, and Scottish clubs by proxy, would be an ill-fit for the the richest league in the world. Brendan Rodgers previously claimed the Parkhead side would be a force in English football if they savoured the riches which come with dining in the world's most prestigious domestic league.
He added: "I remember when Brendan Rodgers said, first time around, that Celtic would be able to compete in the Premier League. I am not sure I agree with that, you say how much money there is to spend or how much they are given, it sort of indicates I was right."
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