The term “world-class” might get banded around a lot these days, but you won’t find many arguing about the phrase being attached to Rangers boss Steven Gerrard.
The Ibrox manager was a genuinely world-class player during his time with Liverpool and there’s real hope he can become the same as a manager.
If anyone is an authority on what it takes to have the title as a footballer, it’s the Rangers boss.
So when Gerrard uses the term, there’s a case to be made that we should take him seriously.
Consider that when we look at what the legendary former England captain said when talking about two of his players recently.
Gerrard described the composure, skill and finish of Alfredo Morelos in Rangers 1-1 draw with Porto as the term [Scottish Sun].
The Rangers boss also said Ryan Kent’s first strike against Hamilton was “world-class” after he cut inside and lashed a left-footed effort into the top bag [Evening Times].
Focusing on what Gerrard said, he was referring to the immense quality of both finishes when he described them as world-class.
And whilst debate might rage on over whether the two players genuinely are, it might actually miss the point.
What Steven Gerrard has suggested is that both players are capable of world-class moments of brilliance.
And if there was ever a man or manager to help the two players deliver them consistently, then who better than a world-class footballer himself?
