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Steven Gerrard was presented with the Legends of Football award on Monday
Former team-mates Jamie Carragher and Xabi Alonso paid tribute to Gerrard
The ceremony took place in support of music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins
Gerard Houllier and Sami Hyypia were also among those present on Monday

Published: 18:35 EDT, 2 October 2017 | Updated: 04:32 EDT, 3 October 2017

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Steven Gerrard collected the Legends of Football award on Monday as a number of his former team-mates turned out to honour the Liverpool icon.

The former Reds midfielder was presented with a special award on stage at the charity dinner as the likes of Jamie Carragher and Xabi Alonso watched on.

'I've lived the dream,' Gerrard said. 'My dream was to play for Liverpool and be the captain.

Steven Gerrard received the Legends of Football award at Grosvenor House on Monday

Gerrard's former Liverpool team-mates Jamie Carragher and Xabi Alonso appeared on stage

'It's based around me tonight, which I'm very humbled and appreciative of, but the charity are the main winners. The most important thing is the amazing charity, being here to support Nordoff Robbins – an excellent charity which uses music to bring people together.'

Alonso and Carragher delivered a speech honouring Gerrard at Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair, while Gerard Houllier, Phil Thompson, Roy Hodgson and Sami Hyypia were also among those present.

'We had so many experiences together, so many highs and a few lows as well,' said Alonso. 'He deserves this kind of award, he's a true legend of the game – that's why he is so praised and we appreciate him so much.'

Burnley boss Sean Dyche, ex-England manager Sam Allardyce and former Red Gary McAllister also attended the event paying tribute to Gerrard.

Gerrard was recognised for his services to football at the event - which is sponsored by music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins.

Former recipients of the Legends of Football award include ex-Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, Pele and David Beckham.

Gerrard is currently coaching his former side's academy team and last month led the young Reds to a 3-1 victory over Merseyside rivals Everton.

Liverpool legend Gerrard was honoured for his services to football at the charity event

Gerrard's former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier was present at Monday's charity dinner

Centre back Sami Hyypia was ousted from his role as Liverpool captain by Gerrard in 2003

The former Liverpool captain made 710 appearances for his boyhood club after progressing through their academy - he then spent two years with Los Angeles Galaxy before retiring from football.

The Legends of Football event, which was previously known as the Football Extravaganza, has raised more than £7million for Nordoff Robbins.

John Charles was the first winner of the award which has been running since 1997. The likes of Brian Clough, Alan Shearer, Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson have also been honoured.