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.
Rangers skipper James Tavernier shrugged off Saudi speculation as insisted his only focus is leading Philippe Clement’s side to Scottish Cup glory.Record Sport revealed last month that former Gers gaffer Steven Gerrard is keen to take both Tavernier and fellow Ibrox stalwart Connor Goldson with him to the Gulf.
And it's understood the Al-Ettifaq gaffer is considering a swoop this summer. But the Light Blues captain - who has a contract running until 2026 - is adamant he’s going nowhere as he insisted he’s got unfinished business in Glasgow having won just three winners medals in nine years at Rangers.Tavernier - who has already lifted the Viaplay Cup this season - aims to add another honour to that tally this afternoon when he leads his side out to face Celtic at Hampden.
And with boss Clement preparing a major overhaul this summer, Tavernier hopes the rebuild will be constructed on the foundations of a cup Double.
He said: “It’s speculation that’s been around my name for quite a while now, so it’s nothing new.“I have two seasons left and I am fully focused with the job in hand.
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