Gerrard hungrier than ever after scooping FWA Player of the Year award

30 May 2009 10:07
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is as 'hungry and ambitious' as ever - vowing to make sure he will once again be in contention for Footballer of the Year at the end of next season. The England midfielder, who turns 29 today, was honoured at a gala dinner inLondon last night by the Football Writers Association after he topped the poll of journalists ahead of Manchester United duo Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney to winthe prestigious accolade. Gerrard scored 24 goals, 16 of which came in the Barclays Premier League as heled the Reds' challenge to eventual champions United. Although Liverpool were unable to sustain their title drive, Gerrard pledged to continuing working towards making the Anfield club the best around once more. 'The coaches at Liverpool and England are always driving me on, trying to improve me as a player. I am 29 on Saturday and I still feel I can get better,' he said.

Source: Daily_Mail