Biography

In the summer of 2005, Chelsea again tried to lure Gerrard away from Liverpool, and his move looked certain after reportedly been in argument with his Manager. After he was convinced that Liverpool wanted him out, his move to Chelsea looked inevitable. But after the manager confirmed that Liverpool wanted to keep Gerrard, he shocked Chelsea with an amazing U-turn and again stayed with Liverpool. He committed himself by signing a new contract keeping him at Liverpool for another 9 years.

Captained Liverpool FC to Champions League success in 2005

Silver Ball at the 2005 FIFA Club World.

114 appearances for England National Football Team (2000-2014); scored 21 goals. Member of the Euro 2000, 2004, 2012, and the Germany '06, South Africa '10 and Brazil '14 squads.

Won three EFL Cup (2001, 2003, 2012), two FA Cup (2001, 2006), the UEFA Cup (2001), the UEFA Super Cup (2001), the UEFA Champions League (2005) and the FA Community Shield (2006) with Liverpool F.C..

I'm playing second fiddle to Justin Bieber - Bieber Fever is sweeping our house, and my girls have made it clear I'm no longer their favourite man.

I share their frustration at times and I get down just like them when we suffer a bad result.

I think every player listens out for his name being sung and it's something I really enjoy.

This club is all about winning trophies and we've got a chance of bringing the greatest trophy of them all back to Anfield, so it means a great deal obviously.

I have always applied myself the same for club and country.