Steven Gerrard was the definition of a perfect central midfielder - he literally had everything.Whether it was making a crunching tackle to break up an attack or running in behind the opposition's defence to score, the 36-year-old was phenomenal in all areas of the pitch.Indeed, Frank Lampard summed up Gerrard as a player to a tee earlier this year when he named him as his toughest ever opponent."Toughest opponent? Steven Gerrard, domestically," he said. "He had everything. He'd deal with you defensively and hurt you going forward."As to be expected, Gerrard wasn't the player he once was during the latter days of his Liverpool career - but he never truly lost it.Despite losing a yard of pace, the Englishman's desire and incredible range of passing meant his influence never waned as he entered his 30s.In truth, Gerrard - who retired in November - probably could have played for a couple more years.One thing he certainly hasn't lost over the years is his shooting ability. Gerrard took part in Copa 90's 'Five Shot Challenge' recently and scored two screamers from outside the box (see below).

And he was at it again during Saturday's game between Liverpool Legends and Real Madrid Legends at Anfield.

Gerrard provided three assists and scored a goal of his own in the 4-3 win but came close to scoring a trademark rocket in the 68th minute.

From 30 yards out, the England legend struck a fierce shot that beat the goalkeeper and almost broke the crossbar. Check it out in the video below.

Imagine if that had gone in. Gerrard got himself on the scoresheet 10 minutes later with a kind of goal he scored many times throughout his illustrious career.

Gerrard controlled a driven cross inside the 18-yard box to perfection before volleying home.

Gerrard's masterclass prompted Luis Figo to admit he regrets never playing with the Liverpool legend during his playing days.

"It's a pity because everyone wants to play with the best players and Gerrard has shown in his career that he was one of the best football players in his position," Figo said after the game.

"It was a pity, but in the same time for Liverpool it was lucky because he could show his quality and talent here at Anfield."