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Steven Gerrard was honoured at a Legends of Football event in London on Monday night, with former teammates and managers paying tribute to the midfielder's career achievements.
Stevie G, Legend of Football. pic.twitter.com/TBx2Bwrhxi
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 2, 2017
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 2, 2017
Former manager Gerard Houllier presented the award to Gerrard, who joined Kenny Dalglish, Pele and David Beckham among the star names to receivie the accolade down the years.
The event was hosted to recognise Gerrard's illustrious career, while raising £435,276 for music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins.
What an AMAZING night raising over £435k for @NordoffRobbins1 and honouring #StevenGerrard! #LOF pic.twitter.com/HMjyAQJV1f
— Legends of Football (@LoFootball) October 2, 2017
"I've lived the dream," Gerrard said. "My dream was to play for Liverpool and be the captain.
"It's based around me tonight, which I'm very humbled and appreciative of, but the charity are the main winners. The most important thing is the amazing charity, being here to support Nordoff Robbins -- an excellent charity which uses music to bring people together."
I had great morning visiting the @NordoffRobbins Centre with @LegendsOfFootballuk. Especially meeting Romano and hearing his story about how music therapy has helped him and his parents. Such a great charity to be a part of #LOF
In attendance at the Grosvenor House Hotel were Liverpool legends Xabi Alonso, Jamie Carragher, Sami Hyypia and Gary McAllister.
Look who we have here @Carra23 & @XabiAlonso #LOF ???? pic.twitter.com/qb4cmhpwKO
— Legends of Football (@LoFootball) October 2, 2017
"We had so many experiences together, so many highs and a few lows as well," Alonso said. "He deserves this kind of award, he's a true legend of the game -- that's why he is so praised and we appreciate him so much."
Meanwhile, Carragher was complimentary about Gerrard's performance in the 2005 Champions League final, but blunt regarding his close friend's personality.
When asked to sum up Gerrard, Carragher said: "What you see is what you get -- he's a miserable b-----d.
"I think Steven Gerrard gave the greatest performance you will ever see in a European Cup final."
Glenn is ESPN FC's Liverpool correspondent. You can follow him on Twitter: @GlennPrice94.
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