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.
Jack Butland to be named Rangers captain in strongest James Tavernier exit clue yet
dailyrecord.co.ukJack Butland is set to be named the new Rangers captain.Record Sport understands Ibrox boss Philippe Clement has told the keeper he will take over the armband from James Tavernier.
Butland will be the club’s leader going into this season - casting huge doubts over Tavernier’s future. The current skipper is reportedly a target for ex-boss Steven Gerrard at Saudi Pro-League side Al-Ettifaq, with Gers bracing themselves for a summer bid from the Middle East And it appears that Clement has decided Butland will replace him as captain.The English keeper only signed last summer but has made a huge impact at the club - on and off the pitch.
Butland has impressed Clement with his leadership skills since arriving in Glasgow from Crystal Palace. And with Tavernier potentially on his way out, Butland is in line to replace him in the role.
The right-back is entering his testimonial season at Rangers but in 10 years at the club has only won three trophies. Record Sport revealed back in April the current skipper is a target for ex-boss Steven Gerrard at Saudi Pro-League side Al-Ettifaq, with Gers bracing themselves for a summer bid from the Middle East.
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