Steven Gerrard

England's national football team captain Steven Gerrard
England's national football team coach Roy Hodgson (L) and captain Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard has lit up England's performances so far with a series of inspirational displays from midfield
English goalkeeper Joe Hart
Captain Steven Gerrard has been an inspiration to the team so far but is walking a disciplinary tight-rope
England captain Steven Gerrard admitted his side had been lucky
English midfielder Steven Gerrard celebrates after the match
English midfielder Steven Gerrard celebrates after the match
English forward Wayne Rooney
"There's a lot more threats from Sweden than Ibrahimovic," Gerrard admitted
England captain Steven Gerrard led from the front with a tirless performance in central midfield
Gary Cahill (right) became the fourth England player to be forced out of the England squad
Belgium's Dries Mertens (L) collides with England's Steven Gerrard
Belgium's Dries Mertens (L) collides with England's Steven Gerrard
Belgium's Dries Mertens (L) collides with England's Steven Gerrard
England's Steven Gerrard (C) clashes with Norway's Morten Gamst Pedersen (L) and Tarik Elyounoussi
England's Steven Gerrard (C) clashes with Norway's Morten Gamst Pedersen (L) and Tarik Elyounoussi
England's Steven Gerrard (C) clashes with Norway's Morten Gamst Pedersen (L) and Tarik Elyounoussi
England captain Steven Gerrard stretches during a training session at the Ullevaal stadium in Oslo
England captain Steven Gerrard gestures during a training session at the Ullevaal stadium in Oslo

Pressure on England in San Marino game, says Gerrard

England captain Steven Gerrard admits that his side will be "on a hiding to nothing" when they tackle Group H whipping boys San Marino in their latest World Cup qualifier on Friday.
 

Hodgson will 'wait and see' on Ferdinand

England manager Roy Hodgson says he will "wait and see" on Rio Ferdinand's international future after the Manchester United defender's withdrawal from the squad.
 

Cahill ruled out of San Marino game

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier in San Marino on Friday due to injury.
 

Ferdinand withdraws from England squad

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has pulled out of the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers with San Marino and Montenegro, national team coach Roy Hodgson announced on Monday.
 

Ugly scenes can't ruin Lampard milestone, says Benitez

Rafael Benitez insisted the ugly scenes sparked by Frank Lampard's 200th goal for Chelsea in the 2-0 win over West Ham shouldn't overshadow the England midfielder's landmark achievement.
 

England recall Rio Ferdinand for World Cup games

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was on Thursday recalled to the England squad for the World Cup qualifying games against San Marino and Montenegro.
 

Gerrard puts dent in Spurs' Euro bid

Steven Gerrard put a dent in Tottenham's bid to qualify for the Champions League as the Liverpool captain's late penalty clinched a 3-2 win at Anfield on Sunday.
 

Coutinho shines on debut as Liverpool rout Swansea

Liverpool ended a winless run of five games in impressive fashion on Sunday as they whipped an under-strength Swansea 5-0 in their Premier League clash.
 

Zenit outgun misfiring Liverpool

Liverpool were left to regret a string of missed chances as Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg completed a convincing 2-0 victory in their Europa League last-32, first leg match on Thursday.
 

Gerrard penalty miss triggers Liverpool meltdown

Liverpool crashed to a dismal 2-0 defeat against West Bromwich Albion as Steven Gerrard's penalty miss triggered an Anfield meltdown.
 

Gascoigne's life not in danger, says therapist

Troubled Paul Gascoigne remains in hospital in the United States as he battles alcoholism but there are no fears for his life, the former England star's long-time therapist revealed on Sunday.
 

Gascoigne's life not in danger, says therapist

Troubled Paul Gascoigne remains in hospital in the United States as he battles alcoholism but there are no fears for his life, the former England star's long-time therapist revealed on Sunday.
 

Paul Gascoigne in intensive care: report

Former England star Paul Gascoigne is in intensive care in the United States after being diagnosed as not well enough to begin his treatment for alcoholism it was reported by the Mail on Sunday.
 

England a nicer place under Hodgson: Wilshere

The environment in the England camp has improved since Roy Hodgson succeeded Fabio Capello as manager, according to Jack Wilshere, man of the match in the 2-1 win over Brazil.
 

Slick England spoil Scolari's Brazil return

England beat Brazil 2-1 on Wednesday to end a 23-year wait for victory over the five-time world champions and consign Luiz Felipe Scolari to defeat in the first game of his second spell as Brazil coach.
 

Lampard - England can beat world's best

Frank Lampard believes England's 2-1 win over Brazil proves Roy Hodgson's side finally have enough weapons to go head to head with the world's best teams.
 

Slick England spoil Scolari's Brazil return

England beat Brazil 2-1 on Wednesday to end a 23-year wait for victory over the five-time world champions and consign Luiz Felipe Scolari to defeat in the first game of his second spell as Brazil coach.
 

Walcott gunning for Scolari's new-look Brazil

Theo Walcott hopes injuries to strikers Jermain Defoe and Daniel Sturridge will give him a chance to spearhead England's attack in Wednesday's prestige friendly with Brazil at Wembley.
 

Gerrard enthused by 'one-off' Wilshere

Steven Gerrard says he is excited about playing alongside Jack Wilshere, as England prepare for the resumption of their World Cup qualifying campaign with a friendly against Brazil on Wednesday.
 

England players offer support to Gascoigne

Manager Roy Hodgson and captain Steven Gerrard revealed on Tuesday that England's players have offered help to former Three Lions star Paul Gascoigne in his battle with alcoholism.
 

Facts from the Wikipedia page:

Steven Gerrard
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Personal information
Full nameSteven George Gerrard[1]
Date of birth30 May 1980 (1980-05-30) (age 29)[1]
Place of birthWhiston, Merseyside, England
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current clubLiverpool
Number8
Youth career
1987–1998Liverpool
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1998–Liverpool349(76)
National team
1999England U214(1)
2000–England[2]77(16)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:28, 19 December 2009 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17:04, 25 October 2009 (UTC)