Former Newcastle United fullback Ryan Taylor would like an English manager installed as Steve Bruce's replacement.

Taylor thinks Rangers gaffer and Anfield icon Steven Gerrard would fit the bill.

Taylor, 37, told Sky Sports: “I would love to see someone like Steven Gerrard in charge of Newcastle.

“It's so passionate up there and with coming from this city (Liverpool) we know what passion is all about.

“So for me, someone like Steven Gerrard because he plays football the right way, he knows who good players and I think he has done an unbelievable job at Rangers."