The passionate Rangers sell from Steven Gerrard that convinced Jermain Defoe on Ibrox

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Former Rangers striker Jermain Defoe admits it was Steven Gerrard's impassioned Liverpool comparison which convinced him on a switch to Ibrox.

The famed striker headed north in January 2019 on an initial six-month loan deal before spending a further two seasons in Glasgow, which culminated in title glory as the they denied rivals Celtic 10-In-A-Row during an undefeated league season.

Defoe forged a crucial role as Alfredo Morelos' chief back-up – with the former England international netting an impressive 32 goals.

And he has now revealed Gerrard's major sell secured his signature. Speaking to The Players' Tribune : "I remember meeting Stevie and he said to me 'This is the nearest thing I've seen to Liverpool'.