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 has been urged by boss Steven Gerrard to marry his attacking swagger with his defensive responsibilities to keep them both happy.
The captain was brilliant in the 4-2 win over Ross County as he set up Joe Aribo 's opener and his teasing cross forced Alex Iacovitti to turn the ball into his own net.
That latest display secured 100 assists for the club, as he reinforced his incredible goal impact from right-back during his six years in Glasgow.
But Gerrard, while recognising the incredible achievement, couldn't help but jokingly remind his leader that Rangers are overdue a day without a defensive lapse.
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