News New Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard’s career in pictures By PA Staff( Press Association ) published 11 November 2021 (Image credit: Phil Noble) Steven Gerrard has been appointed as Aston Villa’s new head coach.Here, the PA news agency looks back at the former England and Liverpool midfielder’s career in pictures.Gerrard broke into Liverpool’s first team as an 18-year-old at the end of the 1998/99 season (Paul Barker/PA) Liverpool beat Arsenal 2-1 in the 2001 FA Cup final at the Millennium Stadium as Gerrard won his first major trophy (Tom Hevezi/PA) Gerrard’s first senior goal for England came in their 5-1 World Cup qualifying win against Germany in Munich in 2001. He would go on to win 114 caps (Owen Humphreys/PA) Gerrard celebrates a stunning trademark strike against Olympiacos in 2004, which sealed Liverpool’s place in the Champions League knockout stage (Phil Noble/PA) Liverpool and captain Gerrard went on to lift the Champions League trophy after their famous comeback win against AC Milan in Istanbul (Rebecca Naden/PA) Gerrard was named PFA Player of the Year for 2005/06 (Mark Lees/PA) This goal in Liverpool’s 2006 FA Cup final win against West Ham saw Gerrard become the only player to have scored in the FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Cup and Champions League finals (David Davies/PA) England’s ‘Golden Generation’ – David Beckham, left, Frank Lampard, centre, and Gerrard (Nick Potts/PA) Rangers handed Gerrard his first manager’s job when appointing him on a four-year contract in 2018 (Jeff Holmes/PA) Rangers went unbeaten in the the league as Gerrard led them to their first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years last season (Andrew Milligan/PA) Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited accessEnjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Join now Already have an account ? Sign in here *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription Join now for unlimited accessTry first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Join now Already have an account ? Sign in here PA StaffSocial Links Navigation More newsManchester United star Antony explains controversial celebration - as Neal Maupay pokes fun at BrazilianBayern Munich planning bizarre approach for Manchester United flop - as part of long-term goal of securing Jurgen Klopp: reportLatestManchester City in huge blow, as star wants to leave for dream move: reportSee more latest ► TOPICS Champions League England Liverpool Premier League Steven Gerrard The FA Cup Aston Villa Press Association Most Popular'I got what I wanted': Anthony Gordon reveals all on his decision to leave boyhood club Everton Tottenham in offer for the next Jack Grealish, who could transform their attack: reportWest Ham report: Former Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui spotted flying from Madrid to London - with Spaniard a 'serious contender' Arsenal to ditch their badge, in dramatic kit redesignManchester United captain Bruno Fernandes addresses Erik ten Hag sack - and gives comments that fans will find worryingExclusive: Arsenal legend Robert Pires reveals how Thierry Henry REFUSED to lose during Invincible runTeam of the week: Two-goal Yoane Wissa leads the line but find out who else joins him in this week's best XIWest Ham emerge as surprise Liverpool rivals to Ruben Amorim appointmentArsenal make transfer enquiry for Real Madrid star Carlo Ancelotti is desperate to keep: reportManchester United manager shortlist revealed, ahead of Erik ten Hag sack: reportManchester City: Pep Guadiola's successor has been named - and City could have worked another masterstroke MOST READ1Manchester United star Antony explains controversial celebration - as Neal Maupay pokes fun at Brazilian 2Bayern Munich planning bizarre approach for Manchester United flop - as part of long-term goal of securing Jurgen Klopp: report3Nottingham Forest embarrassed themselves by calling an official's integrity into question... no matter how aggrieved they feel4Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could QUIT the club soon, in scenario involving Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'vote of confidence': report5Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag comes out swinging in extraordinary press conference: here's everything he said