Soccer: Gerrard named PFA player of the year

LONDON - Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard was named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year today.

The award capped a fine weekend for Gerrard after Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-1 today 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.

- REUTERS