Gordon Strachan reckons James Tavernier would start for Celtic if he wasn't affiliated with Rangers.

The former Hoops boss was asked if he believes any of Rangers' current players would make it into Ange Postecoglou's starting XI at Parkhead.

And Ibrox captain Tavernier was top of his list of potential candidates.

He told Casinosite.nl: “If James Tavernier wasn’t playing for Rangers, they’d probably say he’s not a bad player and he could get in there. I think John Lundstram is a good player.

"I think Malik Tillman could be a good player, he’s got the potential. Ryan Kent is a good player but I don’t know if he’d suit the Celtic team at the moment because of the way they play with wide players who actually play wide. I think there’s four or five that would make an impact."

Pushed further on whether the Gers skipper should be considered for player of the year, Strachan was adamant the Englishman should be in the running.

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He added: “You can’t take Tavernier out of the equation. The goals he’s scored have been quite phenomenal. From Celtic there could be six or seven in there, there really could. And then you’ve got Kevin van Veen at Motherwell who’s having a terrific season.

"McGregor should be in there. Hatate, is excellent. Jota, excellent. Kyogo with 29 goals and his work rate closing down defenders. Carter-Vickers as well. But Celtic are an out-and-out team, everything works as a unit.”

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