Dalian Yifang coach Rafa Benitez is happy seeing Steven Gerrard succeed as Rangers manager.

The pair won the Champions League title together with Liverpool.

"I was in contact with him sometimes and I think he is doing well already. (Carragher) knows better than me but I think he likes football," Benitez said on Monday Night Football.

"He has passion, is honest and I think he will be fine. Win a lot of trophies? You never know. Why do they fire so many managers now?

"Only one can win the Premier League or win the Champions League. Stevie will be a good manager, but can he be successful and win trophies for a long time? You never know.

"If he has another team like Manchester City or Liverpool at this time, you can be second."