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THE FORMER LIVERPOOL FC CAPTAIN IS CELEBRATING A SPECIAL DAY IN WHAT IS SET TO BE A BIG YEAR FOR THE FAMILY 09:30, 30 May 2025 Liverpool FC legend Steven Gerrard received heartfelt messages
from his family as he celebrated his birthday. The former Reds captain has turned 45 today. The retired midfielder shares four children with his wife, Alex Gerrard, and he regularly shares
updates from his happy family life on Instagram. Gerrard's two eldest daughters have taken to the social media platform to wish him well today. Lilly Gerrard, 21, posted: "Happy
birthday to the best dad. I hope your day is as special as you are to us. Love you so much. Thanks for everything." Lexie Gerrard, 19, said: "Happy birthday to the best dad ever.
Thank you for being the best dad a girl could ask for. Hope you have the best day. You mean the world to me. I love you so much." Gerrard was also inundated with messages from his
former teammates. A post on Liverpool FC's official account today paid tribute to Gerrard. The post said: "Happy birthday to Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard." Former
goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek said: "All the very best to @stevengerrard." Article continues below Sami Hyypiä shared a heart emoji. Former goalkeeping coach Jon Achterberg, who worked
with Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq, said: "Happy birthday Ste." Luis Garcia, who was part of the 2005 squad that won the Champions League, said: "Happy birthday." It is set to be
a big year for Gerrard as he will become a grandad for the first time in 2025. Earlier this year, Lilly confirmed she is expecting her first child with partner, Lee Byrne. She shared a snap
of the baby scan, alongside the caption: "Our little secret. The best news, mini us is on the way." Gerrard was the first to comment as he said: "We cant wait. Great news and
congratulations we love you." Mum Alex, took to the comments and said: "Can’t wait." Lexie, also took to the comments as she posted on the social media platform: "Can’t
wait to be a auntie." Article continues below Curtis Jones' girlfriend, Saffie Khan, said: "Congratulations." Jamie Carragher's daughter, Mia, added: "Omg
congrats." Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent posted: "Congratulations Darling."