Best player gong for Gerrard

STEVEN GERRARD has been voted the best player in Europe in UEFA’s annual awards.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2005 - 01:00

The Liverpool captain was voted ‘most valuable player’ last season by a panel of leading coaches.

Chelsea’s Petr Cech was named best keeper and John Terry best defender.

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