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Steven Gerrard's Rangers press conference in full as he salutes 'unofficial mentor' Walter Smith after equalling Euro record
Steven Gerrard saluted Walter Smith for his guidance after equalling the Ibrox icon's mammoth haul of wins on the continent.A 4-3 win at Royal Antwerp handed Gerrard his 23rd Europa League success, having come from behind twice before Borna Barisic's late penalty decided the game.The thrilling victory ensured he tied Smith's record of European wins in the hotseat.Although the current gaffer isn't too bothered about that, he paid tribute to the club legend who has been his "unofficial mentor" since arriving in the summer of 2018.Gerrard said: "I've got nothing but respect for Walter Smith, Dick Advocaat and all the other managers that have gone before me."I don't deserve to be in the same breath or conversation as those managers because