Steven Gerrard has been warned that he will not come into contention for the manager's role at Liverpool any time soon, with John Barnes suggesting that another stepping-stone will be required after leaving Rangers.
A Reds legend is considered by many to be the ideal candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield whenever another coaching change is made.
The current boss on Merseyside has committed to a contract through to 2024, with Gerrard doing likewise at Ibrox. By then, it may be that he has offered enough in Scotland to convince Liverpool that he is ready to fill one of the most demanding roles in world football.