A host of current and former players have paid tribute to Steven Gerrard after he announced his retirement at the age of 36.
The Liverpool legend, who made his professional debut 18 years ago, has decided to hang up his boots after being knocked out of the MLS play-offs with LA Galaxy.
Gerrard has commanded respect from team-mates and opponents throughout his illustrious career for club and country, and many of them have had their say on the former England captain.
Here, Sportsmail runs through the best social media tributes posted so far.

XABI ALONSO
A team-mates of Gerrard's for five years at Anfield, Xabi Alonso formed a dynamic partnership on the pitch with the England man - and a strong friendship off it.