Rangers midfielder Steven Davis is set to win his 120th cap for Northern Ireland after a stellar career at the top level of the game.
The 35-year-old is still a regular for club and country, and is a key component of Steven Gerrard 's title-chasing side.
His influence cannot be understated but former boss Mauricio Pochettino has paid Rangers hero Davis perhaps the ultimate compliment.
The Argentine, who worked with the midfielder at Southampton, reckons the veteran is up there with Barcelona greats Xavi and Andres Iniesta.
Davis played over 200 games for Saints and clearly left an impression on Pochettino.
The former Tottenham boss said on Sky Sports: "The talent of him I compare to football people like Xavi and Iniesta.
"You put him in the same level as this type of player because of this capacity to play football, be a playmaker, the intelligence to read the game, his capacity to run.
"I think to compare Christian Eriksen to this type of player too, they make your team better.
"I think how humble he is, that it is the most you can appreciate in a professional.
"He is a simple guy, a family guy, a good friend and we feel very proud and lucky to have spent time with him. He is a big player and a big person."
