Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard has been named as England’s Footballer Of The Year by the Football Writers Association. Gerrard came ahead of Man United’s Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney, Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand.

The last Liverpool player to win this award was John Barnes in 1990.

The chairman of the football writers' association Steve Bates gave the reasons for his selection.
"Steven's performances this season have been of the highest quality," he told Press Association. "His drive and desire have underpinned Liverpool's Premier League title challenge and ensured a tight finish to the season."

I suppose we have to let Liverpool win something this season, it is only fair.