Tributes from the world of football have flooded in after Steven Gerrard announced his retirement from playing

The midfielder has called time on a 19-year career, the majority of which was spent as an influential figure at Liverpool.

On Merseyside, Gerrard won eight trophies, including the Champions League and two FA Cups, but the Premier League title eluded him during his time in England.

On an international level, the midfielder earned 114 caps and he was handed the captain's armband for two years before stepping down from England duty after the 2014 World Cup.

The final 18 months of the 36-year-old's career have been spent in the United States, where he played for MLS outfit Los Angeles Galaxy.

After the announcement was made, Gerrard's fellow professionals and former teammates paid their tributes on Twitter.

Steven Gerrard THANK YOU. YNWA

— Phil Thompson (@Phil_Thompson4) November 24, 2016

It's been an honor to play alongside you amigo!! Always an example on and off the pitch!great moments together!THANKS FOR EVERYTHING LEGEND! pic.twitter.com/DjFNMKL38K

— Pepe Reina (@PReina25) November 24, 2016

Spot on now he can join me on MNF! https://t.co/047vpSGNKw

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 24, 2016

The Legend Forever. pic.twitter.com/0spWLyP1JY

— Xabi Alonso (@XabiAlonso) November 24, 2016

Steven Gerrard Congratulations on an amazing career. A player I respect on and off the field. One of the best players I've played against 👊🏽 pic.twitter.com/Q5zFmMeVhs

— TIM CAHILL (@Tim_Cahill) November 24, 2016

Good luck for the future. Will rightly be remembered as a great of the game. #StevenGerrard #LFC

— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) November 24, 2016

The best player I have ever played with! Thanks for everything mate🙏🏻Mr Captain Fantastic 😁👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/eycltUyZXi

— John Arne Riise (@JARiiseOfficial) November 24, 2016