Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard was named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year late on Sunday.

The award capped a fine weekend for Gerrard after Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-1 on Saturday to reach the FA Cup final.

Last year the award went to Chelsea captain John Terry.

Arsenal's Thierry Henry won in 2003 and 2004.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney won the Young Player of the Year award.

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