THE DREAM MERCHANTS; I knew Steven Gerrard was special the first time I saw him at a Liverpool training session. Now he can show the whole world just how good he is.

From: The Daily Mail (London, England) | Date: June 5, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: JAMIE REDKNAPP

EXCLUSIVE

JAMIE REDKNAPP on the rise of a Scouse superstar who used to clean his boots at Anfield

I knew Steven Gerrard was special the first time I saw him at a Liverpool training session. Now he can show the whole world just how good he is

STEVEN GERRARD tells a story about how, as a young lad, he wore a pair of gloves in a schoolboy match on a freezing day, in front of his father. His dad didn't stay for the game, returning home and refusing to watch his son until he promised never again to wear gloves.

Perhaps that reveals much ...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)

Lionheart Gerrard calls the tune as Russia lie in wait; FULL STRETCH: Steven Gerrard steers the ball away from Aleksandr Dmitrijev MASTERFUL: Barry.
; ...for England is personified by Steven Gerrard more than anyone. Itwas he...of England. He demands the ball and accepts theauthority invested...accordingly. Rooney received asharp ball to feet on 18 minutes that...space in which to play that ball. Still, on 21 minutes heslotted...
Capello must think again after digging a hole for Gerrard; Low-key role: Steven Gerrard makes a break and tries to link up with frustrated front-runner Wayne Rooney.
; ...midfielder to creator supreme, Steven Gerrard'sReinvention Tour reached...atOld Trafford 365 days since Steven Gerrard's last goal for England...shirt and he will demand the ball, drive his team forward and...poor header from Wes Brown's ball to the far postmissed the...Gerrard is ...
Two-goal Gerrard relishes his return to France; 1) Spot of trouble: Babel is sent flying by Zubar for a penalty 2) Captain Cool: Steven Gerrard slots home a retaken penalty for his second goal Picture:.
; ...firecrackers and constant din, but Steven Gerrard clearly has a liking for Marseille...to Benoit Cheyrou's through-ball and held his nerve to slot the ball past the advancing Reina. Liverpool...after Fernando Torres won the ball in the centre circle and released...
BOY GUNNERS NO MORE; Stun Gunner: Cesc Fabregas (above) levels for Arsenal at Anfield yesterday after Steven Gerrard (below left) had fired Liverpool ahead with a seventh-minute free-kick and then the scorers shared a hug at the end of the entertaining match.
; ...midfield, deadly in attack. Steven Gerrard tested Manuel Almuniawith his...Persie and when he did get the ball he forever found a certainScouser...just as impressive and the ball that Alexander Hlebdelivered...defence and thenreleased the ball. For Fabregas, a sense of relief...
Seeing RED; UNLUCKY BREAK: Albert Riera goes for goal but the ball runs in off Wes Brown. Steven Gerrard (top) celebrates with Ryan Babel, who scored the winner, leaving Ferguson (left) up in arms Pictures: HOWARD WALKER and PAUL LEWIS.
; ...Alonso, Dirk Kuyt and, later, Steven Gerrard, outmuscle United. Though Ferguson...Sar. His attempt to palm the ball clear was half-hearted and...the flanks in search of the ball. At the other end, Kuyt and...a challenge and allowed the ball to run through to Kuyt. He...
Brilliant Gerrard is back in the Liverpool spotlight; 1) Spot of trouble: Babel is sent flying by Zubar for a penalty 2) Captain Cool: Steven Gerrard slots home a retaken penalty for his second goal.
; ...EDWARDS MARSEILLE 1 LIVERPOOL 2 STEVEN GERRARD underlined his liking for Marseille...reacted to a hooked through ball from Benoit Cheyrou and left...line and coolly slotted the ball past him. The lead proved shortlived...to an equaliser. Winning the ball in the centre circle, he powered...
RIISE'S HOWLER STUNS RAFA; Down: John Arne Riise looks in despair (above) as his header bounces up and over Pepe Reina and into the Liverpool net, before being consoled by Steven Gerrard (inset). Liverpool had gone ahead through Dirk Kuyt's goal (below).
; ...button and opted to head a ball he shouldhave cleared with...Michael Ballack and FrankLampard. Steven Gerrard could make a claim for harassment...first goal almost came. A super ball from Gerrard sent Torresclear...slightest of touches on the ball. But there was nothing remotely...past ...
RIO AND ROONEY LEAD THE ROUT; ON HIS OWN: No 5 Rio Ferdinand ( left) steals in beyond the defence to head England into the lead. Steven Gerrard below) steers the ball clear of Yuri Logvinenko. Fabio Capello above) turns to sign language to get his message across.
; ...confronted: Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard, caricatured as the Laurel...the striker committing a hand-ball. Then, on 11 minutes, Rooney...playing a delightful crossfield ball to Walcott. The Arsenal striker...somehow contrived to lift he ball over the bar, a moment he will...
From the bobbling school pitch to Portugal; Mark Hookham meets the teacher who helped launch Liverpool's Steven Gerrard on the road to stardom and graces.(Features)
; ...school's football team. But when Steven Gerrard was passed the ball on the bobbling pitch at the...picture shows Gerrard holding the ball in his first football team in...amazing -he was so good with the ball at his feet. ``I remember one...
Liverpool captain swaps his kit for academic robes; John Moores' honour for Steven Gerrard.(News)
; ...contribution to the game, and his home city. Steven Gerrard, Liverpool Football Club captain and...fulfilling and interesting life. SEE Steven Gerrard's honorary degree presentation and...belongs to you guys not me CAPTION(S): Steven Gerrard and Alex Curran after the LJMU honorary...