Steven Gerrard admits he 'PRETENDED' to like two other England stars when on international duty... as he claims there was 'hatred' between them during playing career

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Steven Gerrard pretended to like two other England stars during his playing career, he admitted. 

The former Liverpool star racked up 114 appearances for the Three Lions between 2000 and 2014. 

During that time he featured in six major tournaments and became the team's captain but he never managed to make it past the quarter-final stage.

Gerrard graced the turf with superstars such as David Beckham, Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney, John Terry, and Bobby Zamora in front of millions of fans.

However, he revealed two Manchester United players who he reserved 'hatred' for due to their club rivalry when speaking in 2017.

Steven Gerrard pretended to like at least two of his England team-mates, he has revealed

One of those stars was former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand (right, shirtless)

Those players are none other than Gary Neville and Rio Ferdinand.

When you're lining up against in the tunnel against Rio and Gary Neville you want to do everything in your power to beat them, there's hatred there, that's exactly how it is,' he said at a 'Steven Gerrard Live' event. 

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'When you meet up for England at that time, you pretend you like them, but your career finishes, their career finishes and your friendship starts for real.

'I've got nothing but respect for Rio as a player, played for a top club all his life, he's a good fella as well.'

Gerrard played in 25 games for England alongside Ferdinand and 18 with Neville. 

In his post-playing career ventures, he has featured on ponditry panels alongside his former England team-mates. 

The rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool is one of the most bitter in English football. 

Gerrard never managed to lift a Premier League title while United won 13 under Sir Alex Ferguson.

The other star Gerrard 'hated' was Ferdinand's Manchester United team-mate Gary Neville 

However Gerrard will be forever remembered for his penalty in the 2005 Champions League final which sparked Liverpool's comeback against AC Milan.

He is fondly remembered at Anfield his his loyalty to the Reds, work ethic, and ability to change a game with his drive and outstanding shooting range.