Steven Gerrard's legacy in football is underpinned by a glittering career that commanded respect from fans and fellow professionals.captaincy at the age of just 23, a surprise for some at the time but for those close to the Huyton native, skippering the Reds was a certainty.The former Liverpool midfielder’s genius was evident during his time in the club’s academy and his early promise was rewarded with first-team debut aged 18, by boss Gerard Houllier.
Etherington was on Gerrard’s team during a training session with the Young Lions but that didn’t excuse him from taking a clatter for his cheeky efforts.Michael Edwards agrees to Liverpool return to lead the post-Jurgen Klopp era But it was at club level where Gerrard earned his plaudits. His efforts in inspiring and dead and buried Liverpool side to a stunning comeback win in the 2005 Champions League final against AC Milan stands among his greatest achievements.