Gerard, 11, surpassed the remarkable 72-goal haul notched up by the England star in the same under-11s team in 1996-97. Gerard’s team has now lifted NINE trophies this season and won ALL of their 39 games. Number 9 Gerard – dubbed “Jazza” by teammates – has helped himself to eight hat-tricks, bagged four goals on three occasions and twice fired in five goals. He also scored both goals in a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid’s youth team in a friendly in Spain.
Many thought they would never see 72 done again, but the little striker accomplished the feat with two games left to play. And when Liverpool Boys star Gerard thumped in number 73 in the under-11s North West Cup Final against Macclesfield at Deepdale, the new record was his.
He has attended the same school as Manchester United star Rooney – Our Lady & St Swithin’s primary in Croxteth. But there is one major difference – Gerard is a Red and Rooney, certainly when growing up, was a committed Blue.
Gerard, related to Kop legend Terry McDermott, said: “Wayne’s one of my heroes. But I’m a Liverpool fan so my favourite player is Torres.”
Proud Liverpool Boys U11 manager Andy Reidel, 46, said: “He is left-footed and has a great shot which has seen him score spectacular goals from 25 and 30 yards.”
Mum Noreen, 35, who has another son Michael, six, and daughter Antonia, four, said: “He first got taken on by Everton and I nearly fainted when I was told. Being signed on for Liverpool is even better
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