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.
How Lyon compare to Rangers' previous continental giants as Michael Beale names French side 'most talented' ahead of 50th Euro game
dailyrecord.co.ukSteven Gerrard is the meticulous preparation he and his staff go through no matter who the opponent. Whether it's Berwick Rangers or Benfica no game is taken for granted, with players confirming the highest of standards are expected on the training ground.
As a result, when tactical whizz Michael Beale talks up a specific opponent as being potentially the best Rangers have ever faced, you sit up and take notice.
That's the coach's assessment of Thursday's opponents Lyon, who were given the most glowing of praise ahead of the match.Beale said: "They are arguably the most talented squad we have faced in Europe so far and have a squad full of top young players like those mentioned above who have the potential to arrive in the Premier League in.
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