Congratulations have poured in following Rangers' title win this afternoon.

The team were crowned Scottish Premiership champions after maintaining a 20-point lead in the league table. 

Their win was cemented after Celtic dropped points in a goalless draw with Dundee United.

Former players were among the first to offer congratulations to the team and manager Steven Gerrard. 

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Italian striker Marco Negri said: "It's back home. Congrats to manager, staff, players and supporters" 

Another former Rangers player Arthur Numan added: "Congratulations @rangersfc. Amazing achievement. We are back!"

And Jörg Albertz shared an Instagram post that read "congratulation 55" and commended the "amazing" effort of the team. 

Brian Laudrup shared a throwback image as he joined in on the 55 celebrations. 

Former American footballer DaMarcus Beasley also sent his congratulations from the USA. 

Scottish professional wrestler Drew McIntrye congratulated them on their path back to "championship glory". 

He said: "We share a story of ups and downs, working harder than anyone else to get back on the path to championship glory. Congratulations to @RangersFC, winners of the Scottish Premiership."

14-time WWE world champion Triple H joined McIntrye in celebrating the 55th Premiership title and added: "Congratulations to the winners of the Scottish Premiership, @RangersFC!! #Champion55."

English footballer Peter Crouch also took to Twitter and wrote: "Congratulations Steven Gerrard and @RangersFC. Incredble season."

He said: "Congratulations to everyone at @RangersFC, back to where you belong!! Once a bear, always a bear! #55 champions."

TV star and wrestler Grado took the opportunity to share a photo with Rangers legends Ian Durrant, Ally McCoist, and Andy Goram. 

He said: "Always wanted to tweet my favourite ever picture."

Glamour model Lana Wolf deemed it the "best thing to happen to Glasgow in 10 years" as she opened a champagne bottle in celebrations.