GERRARD AT THE PALACE

From liverpoolfc.tv,

The Liverpool skipper travelled to London with his fiancée Alex Curran to pick up the award from The Queen.

"I've played in big games with special people but I've never experienced anything like this," said the 26-year-old after the hour-long investiture.
"It's completely different nerves to football. In football I know what I'm going to do but today is a big day and a proud day for me."

Gerrard was recognised for services to football having led the Reds to Champions League and FA Cup glory in the space of 12 months.

"I think I've done well on the pitch and off," he added. "I've got a lovely family and the football is going well, I've achieved a lot but I'm still only 26 and it's early in my career. I'm hungry for more.

"Istanbul was just total amazement. To go three goals down, as the captain of the team I came out at half-time playing for respect and trying to keep the score down.

"For us to turn the game all the way around and become victorious was something we never thought possible.

"On the international front I've had the highs and the lows, but to be successful it's just about being patient."


Louis' Comments..

I'm glad for our skipper. He truly deserved it and he played both an important role in winning the Champions League and Fa Cup. To me, he's the top midfielder in the world. You can't find another player like him. He can tackle really well and his runs into the box give defenders nightmare. (Just ask Milan's Gattuso)

He's the captain of Liverpool Football Club and I believe he will be lifting more trophies for us.
Congratulations Stevie!

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