Steven George Gerrard MBE (born 30 May 1980) is an English professional football manager and former player who manages Scottish Premiership club Rangers.
He spent the majority of his playing career as a central midfielder for Liverpool, with most of that time spent as club captain, as well as captaining the England national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time,
Gerrard was awarded the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award in 2005, and the Ballon d'Or Bronze Award. In 2009, Zinedine Zidane and Pelé said that they considered Gerrard to be the best footballer in the world.
Calvin Bassey reveals Nigeria pride as Rangers defender admits mum's inspiration in country choice
dailyrecord.co.ukCalvin Bassey believes his Nigeria call up will make his mum's dream come true. The Ibrox defender was named in the Super Eagles squad for the first time as they prepare for World Cup qualifiers against Central African Republic this month.
And the 21-year-old revealed he has chosen to play for Nigeria because of his mum.Rangers defender Bassey - who Steven Gerrard handed a start to in Thursday night's Europa League clash against Sparta Prague - said: "My mother played a huge role in making me decide on playing for Nigeria. "It has been her dream and I am glad she is alive to see it come to pass."If all goes well, she will likely follow me to Nigeria to see me in the colours of the team she loves for the first time."And Nigeria manager.
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