Steven Gerrard officially announces retirement from football

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard has officially announced his retirement from professional football.

Gerrard was Liverpool's longest-ever serving captain and made 710 appearances for his boyhood club, inspiring them to to their famous Champions League final victory over AC Milan in 2005 while also helping the Reds win the FA Cup twice (2001, 2006), the League Cup on three occasions (2001, 2003, 2012) and the UEFA Cup once (2001) during an 18-year association with the club.

At international level, Gerrard won 114 caps for England and is his country's fourth most capped player of all time behind Peter Shilton, Wayne Rooney and David Beckham. 

Manchester Utd v Feyenoord

REQUESTABET SPECIALS 11/1 TO 28/1

Manchester Utd to win, over 2.5 goals, 5+ corners each team and 30+ Manchester Utd booking pts

28 / 1

Pogba & Mkhitaryan to score, 8+ match corners and 20+ booking pts each team

28 / 1

BTTS, over 2.5 goals, 6+ Feyenoord corners and 50+ match booking pts

25 / 1

Kuyt to score, Feyenoord to win, BTTS and over 2.5 goals

25 / 1

Ibrahimovic to score, Manchester Utd to win, under 2.5 goals and Fellaini to be carded

25 / 1

Ibrahimovic to score, Manchester Utd to win and Kuyt & Pogba to be carded

25 / 1

Ibrahimovic to score, Manchester Utd to win and Herrera & Rojo to be carded

25 / 1

Feyenoord to score 2+ goals and 6+ Feyenoord corners

25 / 1

BTTS, over 2.5 goals, 5+ corners each team and 50+ match booking pts

25 / 1

BTTS, over 2.5 goals, 5+ corners each team and 20+ booking pts each team

25 / 1

£10 Free Bet, No Deposit Needed

Gerrard won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005

Over a 14-year period, he played in six major tournaments and captained England at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups as well as the 2012 European Championships.

After moving to LA Galaxy in 2015, the 36-year-old has now decided to call time on his career following their defeat in the MLS play-offs earlier this month, losing on penalties to Colorado Rapids.

Best Gerrard moments

We look back at six highlights from Gerrard's career

Gerrard will now take time to consider his options before deciding on his next career move, having admitted this week that he spoke to MK Dons about their vacant managerial position, but felt the role had come too soon for him.

"I have had an incredible career and am thankful for each and every moment of my time at Liverpool, England and LA Galaxy," he said in a statement.