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Steven Gerrard backed to take 'next step' in coaching career with Liverpool

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Steven Gerrard is ready to take the next step in his Liverpool coaching career, according to former Reds assistant boss Phil Thompson.

According to the Times, Gerrard is set to be named as the club's new under-18 team coach, his first role in charge of a team since retiring as a player.

Gerrard has been coaching at various levels of the Liverpool academy since January.

"He's been through all the levels so I would think it was the right time for Steven to step up," Thompson told Sky Sports News HQ.

"Stevie does understand you've got to learn your trade.