Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard talked about his relationship with the duo of the defenders of Manchester United - Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville.

In his time, Gerrard has repeatedly confronted in the field of Ferdinand and Neville, with the players had to play side by side in the T-shirt of the national team of England.

According to the ex-captain of Liverpool, at one time he had not the best attitude towards Rio and Gary.

"Standing in the tunnel before the match next to Ferdinand and Neville, I incredibly wanted to defeat them on the field. It even reached hatred, "Gerrard said." In the national team, I pretended that I liked them. Nevertheless, after the end of his career, a strong friendship was established between us ".

"I have a lot of respect for Rio. He spent his entire life in the top club and is an excellent person. I really like working with him on television, "- summed up Stevie.

Earlier, Gerrard commented on the transfer of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Liverpool.