Gerrads prolific career includes 114 England caps after his debut into the international scene in 2000. He then captained England in the 2008, 2010 and 2014 World Cup. He retired from international football after the pitiful performance of England in the 2014 World Cup. The English squad for the first time in history did not qualify to proceed to the round of 16.
Gerrad's Liverpool exit came about after an interview in which he said that he will join another club in case no new offer will extend his contract to play at the Anfield.