Micah Richards expressed admiration for Rangers’ duo Todd Cantwell and James Tavernier following their instrumental roles in propelling the Ibrox side to the summit of the Scottish Premiership.
Tavernier, the captain of the Light Blues, scored twice from the penalty spot in a 3-0 victory against St Johnstone in Perth, bringing his total goals for the club to 120, a feat that places him on par with the legendary John Greig as the highest-scoring defender in Rangers’ history.
At 32 years old, Tavernier, who has 19 goals this season, stands as the third-highest scorer in Scottish Premiership history, trailing only Leigh Griffiths and Alfredo Morelos.
During an appearance on the Rest is Football Podcast alongside former England internationals Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer, the former Manchester City player was effusive in his praise not only for Tavernier but also for Cantwell.
Reflecting on the match at McDiarmid Park, Richards remarked, “It was quite an impressive game. Cantwell is a talented player with evident potential. As for Tavernier, the right-back’s goal-scoring record is truly remarkable, having surpassed the 100-goal mark. While he benefits from taking set-pieces and penalties, his scoring prowess remains exceptional.
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