Steven Gerrard has rejected the notion Rangers haven't come to life this season as he pointed to the Premiership table.
The reigning champions sit top of the pile after seven games - six points clear of Celtic - without hitting the dizzying performance heights they set throughout last season.
Gerrard 's team turn their focus to Europa League action away to Sparta Prague on Thursday before hosting second-placed Hibs on Sunday.
The manager was if a stellar display in the Czech Republic could be the catalyst that sparks the campaign "into life".
But he disagreed.
Gerrard replied: "Why? Are we not into life? Top of the league, is that not to your liking?"
It was then put to the Rangers boss that his team simply hadn't matched their levels of last season so far - but he remains relaxed.
Gerrard responded: "Last season's gone. You're comparing my team to last season. That's on you, not on me.
"I'm OK with how things are going. I see loads of life on a daily basis.
"I see loads of good players competing for positions. We're top of the league and we're looking forward to a top of the table clash.
"If we win that we're in a real good place going into the second international break.
"I'm really excited for the game tomorrow. There's been parts of our performance full of life but I've been openly honest that I still feel there's more to come.
"And, when it does, we'll be a real good team to watch."
