Liverpool hero Dirk Kuyt admits he sees himself returning to Anfield as part of Steven Gerrard's staff.

Kop icon Gerrard's managerial stock has soared after leading Rangers to a first Scottish Premiership title in a decade.

And Kuyt, who has had a spell with Feyenoord as youth coach, has declared his ambition to be part of a managerial dream team at Anfield.

Kuyt told Ziggo Sport: "I think it would be great if Steven Gerrard went on to manage Liverpool.

"He is a child of the club, and he spent his entire playing career with Liverpool.

"Hopefully he will go on to experience similar levels of success as a manager.

"I get on very well with him, and we are still in contact with one another from time to time.

"If he wanted me to be his assistant I would like that a lot.

"In principle I see myself going on to work as a head coach, but there are always exceptions.

"And this would certainly be one of them."