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Some Rangers fans react as Steven Davis shows off classy Northern Ireland milestone gift

Giuseppe Labellarte

Thu 1 April 2021 19:15, UK

Glasgow Rangers midfielder Steven Davis reached an incredible milestone this week, the Ibrox star becoming the most capped player in the United Kingdom.

The 36-year-old picked up his 126th cap in Northern Ireland’s goalless draw with Bulgaria at Windsor Park on Wednesday night.

Davis has surpassed England legend Peter Shilton, the previous record holder on 125 caps, and is now level with Slovakia icon Marek Hamsik and Italy legend Paolo Maldini.

On Sunday, the Gers icon was in action against the United States in Belfast, a game which the visitors won 2-1.

And on Thursday, in response to the Irish FA’s message of congratulations for Davis, US Soccer responded by sharing a photo of the player holding up a jersey with the number “126” on the back.

Congrats to 's on becoming the most-capped senior men's international player in the UK.

Before departing Belfast we left Steven a gift for the big occasion. 👏 🇺🇸

— U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT)

Bears, NI and US fans alike praised the USMNT for their classy gesture, as well as congratulating Davis for his achievements:

Congrats to Steven Davis in becoming the most capped UK player 🇬🇧

— RWM4Unity (@RWM2021)

Well done folks, a wonderful gesture 💚👏

— SubbuteoNI (@Subbuteo_NI)

Excellent gesture 👏 👏

— Stephen McCauley (@43mccauley)

Nice touch 👏👏

— Wazza (@Wazza87NI)

Top class👏🏻 Hopefully get another friendly in the States in the near future!

— Arran🇬🇧 (@AT_1872)

👏👏👏 Classy touch lads

— Kyle Gilkinson (@KyleGilkinson)

Legend

— Georgie brown (@Georgie66291217)

A gift from USA National football team to Steven Davis for becoming the most-capped mens international player in the UK.

Great gesture! 🇺🇸👏

— Rangers FC & Linfield FC (@bluesbrothers86)

With the international break now over, Davis will return to Ibrox as Rangers prepare to face Cove Rangers in the Scottish Cup third round.