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.
Leading Rangers candidate Gio van Bronckhorst has arrived in the UK to hold talks with the Ibrox side about becoming their next manager.
The 46-year-old will now outline his vision to his former club during a meeting in London, as he aims to become Steven Gerrard's successor at the Premiership champions.But he secured safe passage out a side door rather than heading through the main exit with awaiting photographers on hand to greet him.Rangers are on the lookout for a new manager after the Liverpool icon's abrupt move to Aston Villa on Thursday.
Sporting director Ross Wilson is heading up the search and Van Bronckhorst appears a top option due to his familiarity and his impressive CV.
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