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.
Steven Gerrard is a proud dad as he pens tribute to daughter Lilly on 18th birthday
ok.co.ukDoting dad Steven Gerrard has penned a tribute to his daughter Lilly on her 18th birthday The former footballer took to Instagram to share a gorgeous snap of his eldest child enjoying a cocktail in a restaurant. “Happy 18th Birthday Lilly I hope your day is as special as you are,” he wrote.The proud dad, who now manages Aston Villa continued: “We love you so much please never change.” Lilly commented beneath the post: “Love you!!” alongside a series of red love heart emojis.
Steven also shared a snap of himself holding Lilly as a baby as he wrote: "Happy 18th Lilly can’t believe how quick these years have gone by." Steven’s post to his 9.8 million followers also featured a lavish balloon display and birthday cake for Lilly in his home, with he shares with his wife Alex Gerrard.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. Steven’s fellow former footballers were also quick to wish the 18 year old a Happy Birthday, with Robbie Keane writing: “Happy Birthday Lilly” alongside a heart emoji.
Meanwhile Robbie Fowler added: “Happy 18th Birthday Lil…”. Lilly also shared her own snaps from her celebrations, including one of herself wearing a lime green co-ord and pink heels as she posed in front of a 18th birthday-themed decorative floral hoop.
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