Souness opens up on Rangers involvement in Clement appointment

He worked closely with Ibrox chief executive James Bisgrove and chairman John Bennett to offer advice during the interview process.

And the former Light Blues manager has detailed what impressed him most about the Belgian.

Writing in the Daily Mail, he said:"I was part of the process in appointing new Rangers boss Philippe Clement. "He was very impressive at his interview and gave a great presentation.

Writing in the Daily Mail, he said: "All you can do is look at his CV, the colour of his eyes and the way he speaks about football, and everything would appear right about him.

"The only question mark — and I’d be saying the same if Pep Guardiola was getting the job — is that managing one of the big two in Glasgow is a unique experience, and it’s how he deals with that.

"The challenge ahead is simple — they’re seven points behind Celtic. He knows the score. You can’t have a good season without finishing first."

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Meanwhile, Rangers captain James Tavernier revealed he has spoken to former boss Michael Beale since he was sacked as Ibrox boss.

The 43-year-old was dismissed at the start of the month after a 3-1 defeat to Aberdeen and the defender opened up on his conversations with Beale and his staff.

When asked if he had spoken to Beale after he lost his job, Tavernier responded: "Yeah I spoke to Michael and the staff that came with him. I spoke to him straight after. It is football.

"Like I have previously said, you never want to see a manager go. It comes down to performances and results and that is the game we are playing in.

"If it is not going well at a club that is known for winning games and wants to challenge for things then it can change quickly.

"It is never nice to see but it is game of football and that is what we all sign up to be. We have got to put that to one side now and it is a fresh chapter with the new gaffer.

"We all move forward."