The 33-year-old England captain, whose previous deal was due to expire at the end of the 2013/2014 season, told liverpoolfc.tv: "I think everyone knows what it means to me.

"I've been here that long and so to extend, it's a big day for me and I'm really happy for myself and my family. It's great news." u00a0Gerrard, who made his Anfield debut in 1998, added: "It lets me know the club thinks an awful lot of me and want me here.