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Even as a 12-year-old, Steven Gerrard was a special player

The Liverpool legend excelled for local club Whiston Juniors as a youngster.

Updated at 22.28

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IT WILL COME as little surprise that Steven Gerrard excelled as a youngster with Whiston Juniors.

The star, who announced his impending departure from the club today, showed fantastic natural ability while playing at youth level, and was soon noticed by Liverpool’s scouts.

The two clips above show the potential of the youngster who would eventually go on to amass over 600 appearances at senior level.

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Where does Gerrard rank in the pantheon of great Premier League midfielders?>

The time is right for Gerrard to leave Liverpool, admits Carragher>

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