Steven Gerrard pays tribute to Gerard Houllier - the man who made him Liverpool captain

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Steven Gerrard has paid a moving tribute to his former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier, who has passed away at the age of 73.

Houllier helped nurture Gerrard's career after he had come through the ranks on Merseyside, and in October 2003 he took the decision to appoint the midfielder as Liverpool's new captain at the age of just 23.

Gerrard had been a key member of Houllier's sides in the seasons before that, with his energy from midfield proving a vital component in the Reds team which won the treble of FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup in 2001.

Houllier left Liverpool in the summer of 2004, but a year later Gerrard was lifting the Champions League trophy in Istanbul after Rafael Benitez had taken over as manager.