Michael Beale says Rangers youngster Nathan Patterson has a similar attitude to Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Ibrox coach Michael Beale worked alongside the England star during his time at Anfield, and believes he's seeing the same kind of application from Patterson.
The 18-year-old made his debut against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League earlier this month, and came on as a substitute for captain James Tavernier in the 2-0 win against Kilmarnock at Ibrox on Saturday.
Beale has tipped him to push Tavernier for the right-back slot in Steven Gerrard's side.
Speaking on Rangers TV, Beale said: "I'm really, really enjoying working with him.
"He's been with us for the best part of eight to 12 months now.
"When he first came over he looked like a young boy and had a lot of work today but now every day he's looking fitting, stronger, more focused and looking every day a little bit more like a man.
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"We're quite excited with him and Calvin (Bassey). We played a behind-closed doors game last week and they both scored which is fantastic for them.
"We're really happy. Obviously our full-backs are a big part of the way we play. They had over 30 assists last season. They've got six assists between Borna Barisic and Tav already this season.
"Young Nathan and Calvin have got it all to do, but we are so pleased for both.
"In particular speaking about Nathan, that will be a really proud moment for him (making his league debut for Rangers against Kilmarnock) and his family and he deserves it and there will be many more in the coming months and years I'm sure.
"Nathan's come in and I think it's just the impact to train every single day. Tavernier needs to look over his shoulder a little bit.
"I've lived this scenario before with Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool; a young right-back who had the same sort of energy, same sort of application to his work, so that's a nice pat on the back for Nathan.
"But a word of caution, we've got it all to do still."
