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 fears John McGinn is trying too hard as Aston Villa boss responds to skipper's critics
dailyrecord.co.ukUpfront Steven Gerrard reckons John McGinn is trying too hard to impress in his role as Aston Villa skipper. The Scotland star was awarded the armband by the former Rangers boss after former captain Tyrone Mings was relieved of his duties.
But it's not gone to plan, so far, with many Villa observers noting McGinn 's displays have been below his usual high standards.
The former Hibs man isn't alone, of course, as the Villans toil near the bottom of the English Premier League with only one victory so far.
Gerrard has noted McGinn's desire to do more now he is the captain but he just wants the 28-year-old to play his game as Villa aim to back-up their morale-boosting 1-1 draw with a key victory over Southampton under the Villa Park lights on Friday night.
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