Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has denied telling Andy Gray they can win the league this season.

The club's former striker turned football pundit revealed to the Daily Record that the Ibrox boss told him in a "heart to heart" chat that they'd lift the Scottish Premiership this term.

“He’s absolutely convinced there’s a title in them and that it can be this year.

“He also said there are a couple of really young kids he’s going to blood over the next few weeks. He says he likes them a lot and wants them involved with the first team which is great news.

"But there is definitely a title push to come. When you think, had Rangers beaten the teams they should have beaten last season – and didn’t drop so many stupid points – then they probably would have won the title this year."

But Gerrard insists those claims are nonsense.

"I haven't been misquoted because I haven't said anything in terms of winning the league.

"So I categorically deny anyone who claims that I'm saying we're going to win the league.

"I think that'd be very naive and stupid on my behalf. I always show humility when I'm talking about competing for the main things.

"What's for certain is that we're in good shape and the squad's looking strong, and we'll do everything we can to challenge on all fronts in every competition.

"But we'll always show respect. We'll never claim that we're going to do something and be naive.

"So I was quite surprised to read those headlines as well."