Liverpool legend Rush sees a dynasty under Gerrard

Liverpool legend Ian Rush believes Steven Gerrard has what it takes to be a success in the Anfield hotseat in the not-too-distant future.

After hanging up his boots former captain Gerrard returned to Liverpool last month to work as a coach within the club’s Academy.

However Gerrard has made no secret of his desire to one day progress from coaching into management.

And while Rush, Liverpool’s all-time leading goalscorer, is full of praise for the job Jurgen Klopp is doing right now, he is excited about the prospect of Gerrard taking the reins.

He said: “I think Jurgen Klopp has done well to welcome him back, get him coaching in the Academy. It means he isn’t being flung in at the deep end of coaching or ­managing, which would have been the case at MK Dons.

“At the moment, there’s no better man for the job than Jurgen Klopp. But, maybe, in the future we can start a new Anfield dynasty, with Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher calling the shots.

“Stevie G has the perfect pedigree to, one day, take over as manager. He joined the club as a kid, was brought into the team by Gerard Houllier, has captained the side, been the club’s best player for years.

“So the stage is set – if he wants it. The fans would love it.

“He also knows the importance to the supporters of bringing good local talent through. We’ve got some good foreign players in the squad, but fans love to associate ­themselves with their own – players such as Stevie G, Jamie ­Carragher and Robbie Fowler.”