Steven Gerrard has spoken about James Tavernier's leadership style, while describing the Rangers captain as "unstoppable" when in his stride.
Tavernier is expected to play his 250th match for the club when Dundee United are the visitors at Ibrox this week.
The full-back has enjoyed a strong start to the season, both defensively and offensively, and his boss doesn't think he quite gets the credit he deserves.
Gerrard told Rangers TV : "He is always available, and he is very robust. I think that goes to show that he is doing something right being available for every training session and every game, and to churn out the numbers from a physical point of view goes to show what type of player he is.
"I think Tav is someone that, when he goes through the gears, he is unstoppable, and we have seen that, or flashes of that so far this season - I think he is really close to being at his best.
"It is great for me to have him as I always know he is there for me. I don't think he is your typical leader in-terms of voice, but to have someone like Connor [Goldson] and Allan [McGregor] behind him, I think they really complement his leadership style."
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The Rangers manager added: "But Tav is a huge player. He doesn't get the credit he deserves I don't think from our own supporters or the credit he deserves from outside.
"I think he needs to go and win something as a captain and a leader to really get the credit he deserves, but to see him on a daily basis, I am certainly someone who really appreciates him for us."
