Gerrard thanks Benitez and team-mates

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard insists he has to share his success in winning the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award with manager Rafael Benitez and his team-mates.

Gerrard thanks Benitez and team-mates
Thu, 14 May, 2009 - 01:00
Carl Markham

The 28-year-old beat Manchester United’s Ryan Giggs – the recently-crowned PFA Player of the Year – and Wayne Rooney to the accolade.

Gerrard has been on top form this season, scoring 23 goals, 15 of which were in the Barclays Premier League to help Liverpool sustain a title challenge with Manchester United.

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