"The coaches at Liverpool and England are always driving me on, trying to improve me as a player. I am 29 on Saturday and I still feel I can get better," said Gerrard.
"I am still learning every single day in training, working on parts of my game, am still very hungry and ambitious.
"There is still a lot to achieve for me personally, for Liverpool and England, so hopefully next year is going to be a lot bigger for me trophy wise.
"The night has blown me away to be honest, I did not realise it was such a big event with so many people here.
"I would love nothing better than to come back here and share this evening with you again, so I will certainly try my best to be here next year.
"I would not be standing here without my family, my wife and a few close friends are here tonight, and I have to say a big thank you to them," he said.
"Also my club manager, Rafael Benitez, who has a lot of belief in me.
"He has pushed me further forwards into a role I am absolutely loving at the moment - every time I go out, I feel so confident.
"It is great to be here to receive an individual award, but without my team-mates, I would not be able to be here.
"They have been fantastic this season and I am proud to be the captain of such a great team.
"Although this is an individual award, I would much rather be in a London hotel now preparing with my team-mates for the FA Cup final.
"Now, however, I believe we are moving forwards and are capable of challenging for major honours."
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