When Micah Richards was representing England, Steven Gerrard once humorously shut him down after the former defender put on one of his greatest practices during a training session while wearing the Liverpool legend’s boots.
During his professional career, the former Anfield star established himself as one of the key Three Lions midfielders. He would later lead England 38 times as captain.
Richards, a right-back while he was playing, got his start at Manchester City before moving on to Aston Villa and Fiorentina in Serie A. The 18-year-old earned his England debut in 2006 under Steve McClaren, and the 35-year-old has 13 caps to his name.The players who have worked with Gerrard in the past and present while they were on international duty have praised his high standards in the gym. Richards, though, had a different account and had his podcast co-hosts Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker in fits of laughter with the memory.”I don’t recall if I’ve already shared this tale, but I recall my first training session. You’re in your last phase before starting training, and I’m really happy,”
 “Training was usually at 11 or quarter to 11, and I always brought my own boots, which I got from the Manchester City kitman at the time, Les Chapman.”I had two pairs of molds and studs. As I go to check my suitcase and clean them, I realize it’s actually four left foot.
“I enter the hallway and notice Steven Gerrard leaving your room as you do. I remarked, “Stevie, you can’t borrow us a pair of boots can you? ” as it was my first time meeting him.
 “Thanks to the fact that we are of comparable sizes, we went out, and I had the nicest session ever. Can I take the boots, I ask Steven Gerrard after the game since I believe they were the key factor. And he exclaimed, “F*** off!”
