RANGERS legend Brian Laudrup has revealed that he had a quick chat with Steven Gerrard following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hearts in the Scottish Premiership.

The champions were leading 1-0 thanks to John Lundstram's 25-yard strike before Craig Halkett snatched an equaliser at the death for Robbie Neilson's side.

The result extended Hearts' unbeaten run at the start of the campaign but also left the men from Ibrox top of the pile after eight games - a fact that Laudrup reminded Gerrard os in the aftermath of the stalemate.

Laudrup wrote in his Daily Mail column: "The years always roll away when I return to Ibrox. Being there on Saturday, for the first time since the pandemic started, was a welcome reminder of just what a special place it is.

"I actually thought the 1-1 draw with Hearts was a good advert for Scottish football, but, clearly, it came with disappointment from a Rangers perspective about not seeing out what would have been a very important win.

"Steven Gerrard reflected some of that when I met him after the match. I had the opportunity to go downstairs and speak to him for the first time, which I really appreciated.

"He was great, if, obviously, a little frustrated at losing two points. I reminded him they were still top of the league and he smiled a little. But he also made it clear that Thursday night against Brondby — the club where I started my career — was going to be a massive game for his side.

"It was just a brief bit of small talk. That’s all. I’d hope to maybe speak to him again if I get a chance to go back to Ibrox later this season.

"Because I hope and believe that Gerrard will still be in charge."