Steven Gerrard is poised to receive the freedom of the city of Liverpool, England, due his stellar achievements on and off the football field.
As reported by Paul Joyce of the Times, the decision to award the former Liverpool skipper with the accolade is expected to be made on Wednesday, after the city’s mayor, Joe Anderson, put forward the 36-year-old.
“Liverpool is my home city and so to be acknowledged in this way leaves me speechless,” said Gerrard, per the report.
Per the Reds’ official website, Anderson outlined the reasons why Gerrard is set to receive what is considered to be the highest civic honour.