“Obviously it’s a massive test if you’re going to the Premier League, that’s the ultimate really.
“I think that’s where he would want to play.
“It’s difficult, you really have to be on your game, but I think with the right team, the right manager, if he continues to work hard he can soon do it.
“I would say he’s the best in Scotland.
James Tavernier has been tipped to leave Rangers for the Premier League (Image: GETTY)
James Tavernier is hoping to lead Rangers to silverware this season (Image: GETTY)
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“Stats don’t lie and I know people kind of obviously always say about the defending thing but he’s improving and I think as long as you see improvement that’s obviously a good thing.”
Steven Gerrard was forced to address the rumours of his skipper leaving after during the summer window, but the Liverpool legend warned the board not to sell up.
Gerrard said: “None of my best players are going.
“We want to push on, to keep growing and we want to improve.
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James Tavernier made two Premier League appearances for Newcastle in 2012–13 (Image: GETTY)
“We don’t want to get weaker.
“I’ve just said the decision myself.
Hutton himself is a free agent after being released by Aston Villa at the end of last season, but he admits that a return to his former club is unlikely.
He added: “Maybe a few years ago there was a chance at Rangers but again it’s probably a position that they’re not in a hurry to fill.”