Steven Gerrard leaves Rangers to take Aston Villa job

Steven Gerrard leaves Rangers to take Aston Villa job

Steven Gerrard is the new man in charge at Aston Villa (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Steven Gerrard as their new head coach.

The former Liverpool midfielder has left his role as Rangers manager to replace Dean Smith, who was sacked last weekend after a run of five successive defeats.

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