Doctors wanted to remove Steven Gerrard's toe after freak 'garden fork' injury

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has revealed a freak injury that nearly ended his career before it even started.

Gerrard initially shared the story in his autobiography, describing how he almost lost his toe to a garden fork when he was nine years old.

Now, speaking recently to Sky Sports, he's provided further detail on the incident and what saved his career.