Steven Gerrard took inspiration from Liz Truss in his final post-match interview as Aston Villa manager

Steven Gerrard said he was a "fighter" and would "never ever quit anything" in his final post-match interview as Aston Villa manager.

A club spokesman said: “We would like to thank Steven for his hard work and commitment and wish him well for the future.”

The 42-year-old, who was appointed Aston Villa manager in November after a successful stint with Rangers, was clearly devastated following the defeat at Craven Cottage.

Truss, who resigned as prime minister on Thursday after a turbulent reign, said: “I’m a fighter and not a quitter” in parliament earlier in the week.

After being asked if he could change his club's fortune around, Gerrard said: "Look, we'll see what happens. I understand the situation that we're in. I'm a fighter, I'll never, ever quit anything, certainly when it comes down to football or anything in life.

"So, we'll see what happens moving forward."

Gerrard's sacking was then announced at 10:45pm on Thursday evening.

He added: "Those decisions are out of my control. I have been around the game a long time, I understand the situation and won't sugar-coat the situation or give anyone false lines. I want to be as honest as I can.

"We'll see what happens moving forwards. But football is in my DNA and quitting is certainly not, so we'll see what happens moving forwards."

Here's how social media reacted to Gerrard's words after the full-time whistle.

Another commented: "Steven Gerrard. “Im a fighter I’m never going to quit” sounds like Liz Truss yesterday."

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