Rangers boss Steven Gerrard says Allan McGregor could have played for Liverpool.

The Rangers No.1, 36, put in a heroic performance to earn his side a point against Villarreal at Ibrox on Thursday.

It left Rangers boss Gerrard singing his praises and insisting he would have loved to have played alongside him at Liverpool.

Gerrard said: "I don't think it's luck, although we have rode our luck at times in certain games.

"Of course we have, but you've got to. However, those two saves by Allan McGregor were down to talent and ability.

"I remember watching Allan in a lot of Old Firm games for many years. As a Liverpool player, you are thinking, 'I wouldn't mind a bit of him'.

"Not just on talent and ability, but as a leader and a person. You can see a lot when you watch players.

"McGregor was good enough to play in the top six down in England, no doubt about it."