Steven Gerrard has confirmed his retirement from professional football.
The 36-year-old calls time on a 19-year playing career, having made his debut for Liverpool on November 29, 1998, and opted against extending his contract with the MLS side earlier this month.
Gerrard played 710 times for the Reds and won eight major trophies, including the Champions League in 2005, before moving to America in the summer of 2015.
“Following recent media speculation surrounding my future I can confirm my retirement from playing professional football," a statement from the player read.
"I have had an incredible career and am thankful for each and every moment of my time at Liverpool, England and LA Galaxy.
"I feel very fortunate to have had the career I've had but none of it would have been possible without the support of so many people.
"I am excited about the future and feel I still have a lot to offer the game, in whatever capacity that may be. I am currently taking my time to consider a number of options and will make an announcement with regards to the next stage of my career very soon.”
Gerrard made 114 appearances for England, leaving him as the fourth most-capped senior player, with his first cap coming in May, 2000, and his last as captain as England played Costa Rica in the 2014 World Cup.
In total, Gerrard captained his country at three of the six major tournaments he competed in.
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