Gerrard encourages 'stuck' young English players to switch to MLS


May 8, 2016; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Steven Gerrard (8) dribbles the ball past New England Revolution defender Andrew Farrell (2) to score a goal in the second half at StubHub Center. Galaxy won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Major League Soccer would provide a good platform for young English players who have struggled to break into the first team, former England captain Steven Gerrard has said.

The 36-year-old joined the LA Galaxy last July after a 17-year career with Liverpool, and has been one of the big-name players to join the MLS in recent years along with the likes of Frank Lampard, Andrea Pirlo, David Villa and Kaka.

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