STEVEN GERRARD insists he is fully focussed on his job at Rangers amid speculation linking him with the Newcastle job.

The Gers manager was installed as one of the bookies' favourites to take over the Magpies hotseat from Steve Bruce.

Bruce appears to be set for the sack after this weekend's match against Tottenham, with the club's new Saudi owners looking to employ a new boss.

Antonio Conte, Frank Lampard and ex-Celtic favourite Brendan Rodgers have all been rumoured too.

But Gerrard wouldn't let any talk surrounding his future take away from Rangers' top of the table clash with Hearts tomorrow.

Addressing the situation, he said: "I don't really react, or get involved in any kind of speculation, especially when there is someone who I have the utmost respect for sitting in that job, that the speculation is about.

"For me, I am in a very big job and a very big role here that I am very much fully focused on.

"We have got a top of the table clash at the weekend and it's a game I'm very much looking forward to.

"I've certainly got one eye on Newcastle, in terms of watching Brucey get his 1000th game. He's a great character of the game, someone who I've got a personal relationship with, and have the utmost respect for.

"I've really looking forward to seeing him get his 1000th game. I think it's a mammoth achievement.

"Sitting in this position, I certainly wouldn't like anybody to be speculating about my job, so I certainly won't be getting involved in any of the speculation towards his.

"I think it's interesting what is happening at Newcastle, I think if anyone deserves a break it's the Geordie fans, so I'm sure excitement levels are very high on the Toon.

"I'm sure everyone involved with the game is looking on with interest to see how it develops, but from a personal point of view I don't really get involved in speculation and I wish Steve all the best."