Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has refused to rule himself out of the running for the Newcastle United job.

It is thought that Gerrard would be interested in making the move to Tyneside, and he did little to quieten such talk when pressed on the matter on Friday.

"I think it's interesting, what's happening at Newcastle," said Gerrard.

"I think if anyone deserves a break it's the Geordie fans. So I'm sure that excitement levels are very high down on the Toon.

"And obviously everyone connected with the game is looking in with interest, to see how that develops.

"But from a personal point of view, I don't really get involved in speculation. And I wish Steve Bruce all the best."

Gerrard added: "I don't really react or get involved in any kind of speculation, especially when there's someone who I have the utmost respect for sitting in that job.

"Sitting in these positions, you know, I wouldn't like people to be speculating about my job.

"For me, I am in a very big job and a very big role here which I am very much fully focused on.

"We've got a top of the table clash at the weekend and it's a game I am very much looking forward to.

"I've certainly got one eye on Newcastle in terms of Brucey getting his 1,000th game. He's a great character of the game, he's someone who I have a personal relationship with and I have the utmost respect for him.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing him getting his 1,000th game, I think it's a mammoth achievement, so congratulations to him at the weekend."