This day was always going to come but it's still sad to see one of the greatest midfielders in the game retire... It was a pleasure to captain a national team knowing we had Stevie in our midfield and also a pleasure to have played against him despite this challenge he was a good friend on and off the field ... A player that can run , pass , tackle , head , set up goals and score goals a true all rounder .. Good luck to Stevie and his beautiful family ... @england @stevengerrard