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Steven Gerrard 'has the character and personality' to thrive at Aston Villa, insists former Liverpool team-mate Robbie Fowler but urges him to use 'the same desire and commitment he had as a kid' at Villa Park

Robbie Fowler believes Steven Gerrard has 'the character and personality' to be successful at Aston Villa, but warned his former teammate he would have 'to deliver' in his first managerial job in the Premier League.

Gerrard was appointed in charge of Villa earlier this week, signing a three-and-a-half year deal to replace Dean Smith, who was sacked four days earlier with the club just two points clear of the relegation zone.

The former Liverpool and England captain led Rangers to a first Scottish Premiership title since 2011 last season and left Ibrox with his side four points clear of Celtic at the top of the table and in the semifinals of the League Cup.