Former Everton captain Phil Neville feels Liverpool are making a mistake allowing Steven Gerrard to leave.

Gerrard announced yesterday he would not be renewing his current deal, which expires in June.

Neville said: "Steven Gerrard had that unbelievable ability to carry a team on his own, not through shouting and bawling but through his own performance.

"I think Liverpool are missing a trick by letting someone so inspirational leave - they should be offering him a contract for life. He should be the manager in three or four years' time."