Steven Gerrard
Former England and Liverpool captain; 114 caps; benchmark figure in England's 2026 squad debates.
Last refreshed: 21 May 2026
How does Gerrard's era define what Tuchel's England is still trying to achieve at a World Cup?
Timeline for Steven Gerrard
Mentioned in: Pochettino sets 26 May USMNT squad call with five gaps
2026 FIFA World Cup- What is Steven Gerrard doing now in 2026?
- Gerrard is in a media and ambassadorial role after managing Rangers, Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia. He is no longer in club management as of 2026.
- How many England caps did Steven Gerrard earn?
- Steven Gerrard earned 114 caps for England between 2000 and 2014, captaining the side at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.
Background
Steven Gerrard is a retired English footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. As a Liverpool captain he won the 2005 UEFA Champions League, the 2006 FA Cup and the 2006 UEFA Super Cup, famously leading Liverpool's comeback from 3-0 down against AC Milan in Istanbul. He won 114 England caps between 2000 and 2014 and captained the national side. He was never part of a World Cup-winning team; England's quarter-final exit in 2006 and 2010 defined the limits of his tournament career.
Gerrard appears in the current 2026 World Cup context as a statistical benchmark: Wayne Rooney's England goal record and the comparison of Gerrard's era to the current squad are recurring points of reference as Thomas Tuchel names his provisional 55-man list. His name surfaced in reporting on the squad recall of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Bellingham's injury.
Post-retirement, Gerrard managed Rangers, Aston Villa, and Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia before returning to an ambassador and media role. His managerial career was judged underperforming relative to his playing legacy.