WATCH: That night in Istanbul - the defining moment of Steven Gerrard's career

The fact it happened - and he made it happen - secured his place in world football's hall of fame.

It was one of those performances which even now takes some explaining. Steven Gerrard had rampaged through teams before, but never one of that pedigree, on that stage, in that situation.

The tale, of course, has now been written into sporting folklore.