Gerrard Voted As England Player Of The Year

Steven Gerrard has been named as the FA's 2012 Player of the Year after receiving more than 40 percent of the fans' votes.

The Three Lions captain came ahead of Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole in a year where he earned his 100th cap against Sweden.

Gerrard said, “It’s always special to have been recognized by the supporters for doing a good job. My dream was to get one cap so to be in the 100 club is really special.”

England boss Roy Hodgson feels Gerrard can inspire the stars of the future, he said, “The younger players can look at someone who has 100 caps and think, ‘He started at the same age I am but he’s still here 14 years later’. And what a career he’s had.”