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 PA StaffSocial Links Navigation More newsIs Diogo Jota injured this weekend? Premier League injury update on Liverpool forwardIs Jarrod Bowen injured this weekend? Premier League injury update on West Ham starLatestIs James Maddison injured this weekend? Premier League injury update on Spurs midfielderSee more latest ► Most Popular'Arsenal are very streetwise and are a tougher team now - but with social media now it inflames it to a level where referees are now getting death threats' Gary Neville outlines how Arsenal fans are contributing to toxic refereeing cultureArsenal given green light to re-sign superstar on bargain agreement: reportArsenal given green light to re-sign superstar on bargain agreement: reportReal Madrid chief wants English referees in La Liga to IMPROVE officiating standardsManchester City wonderkid to have contract 'torn up': reportManchester City star releases public statement, slamming employers for affecting 'mental wellbeing'Manchester United defender could follow Antony on transfer excursion to Real Betis: reportManchester United midfielder currently out of favour now wanted by Serie A giants: reportPatrick Dorgu's transfer perfectly explained as huge Luke Shaw clue arises at Manchester UnitedAndy Burnham provides HUGE update regarding Manchester United's plans to build Old Trafford replacement'All week leading up to the second leg, I had the lads practise penalties in case of a shootout. They thought I was mad. When we won 5-1 and it went to penalties, I just smiled' How Sheffield Wednesday overturned 4-0 play-off defeat under Darren Moore LATEST ARTICLES1Is Jarrod Bowen injured this weekend? Premier League injury update on West Ham star2Is Diogo Jota injured this weekend? Premier League injury update on Liverpool forward3Is James Maddison injured this weekend? Premier League injury update on Spurs midfielder4Arsenal keeping tabs on star who could yet go to Real Madrid: report5Liverpool midfielder set for La Liga move as Arne Slot makes vital decision: report