Steven Gerrard names the striker he played with at Liverpool who was criminally underrated

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He gave credit to a player he thinks doesn’t get enough credit for his years in a red shirt.That player is Emile Heskey, the burly centre-forward who played a major role in the many trophies Liverpool won at the turn of the century. Liverpool’s run in the early noughties was built on more than star names, and Heskey played his part in Liverpool’s 2001 treble, the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup, before adding more silverware as Houllier’s team kept finding ways to compete.Gerrard went on The Boot Room, where he explained his admiration for a former teammate.

I think he was the perfect partner for a Robbie Fowler, a Michael Owen, those type of strikers who like to run in behind because he gave you the power.“He gave you the focal point and hold up play. This summer, we will be celebrating the very best to have represented the Reds' men's team since 1892, producing a comprehensive list of the top 100 🙌Cast your vote now in a huge new club poll to decide Liverpool's Greatest 🔴— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 16, 2026 View Tweet Plenty of his best work did not make a montage, which is exactly why Heskey ended up so underrated outside Anfield.

He gave Liverpool that focal point every side needs, and with 22 goals in his best season, was a danger in and around the box.He was a proper team striker, and they do not always get the credit until years later. Heskey regrets leaving Liverpool when he did, and perhaps would have got the recognition he deserved if he had stayed on Merseyside a while longer.