Steven Gerrard names former Liverpool star who holds key to fixing team's biggest issue

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Well, this is exacerbated further by the fact that Forest had an excellent full-back in their ranks, one who Liverpool let go. Neco Williams joined Liverpool as a six year old, spending 15 years on the club's books, accumulating 33 senior appearances, before being sold to Forest for around £17 million four summers ago.

"Neco Williams steps up when Forest needed it!"What a strike this is to bring Nottingham Forest level 💥 pic.twitter.com/W85z8Hx4a0— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026Now 25 years old, Williams is one of the most consistent full-backs in the division. Speaking before the match, Williams was interviewed by TNT Sports, alongside Steven Gerrard, who was his manager at Liverpool with the Liverpool under-19s, before the 46 year old departed for Rangers.

Fair to say, the club legend is a massive fan of his former player: "I apologise to the Forest fans, but Liverpool should’ve kept him... If Forest continue to be a club flirting with relegation, there will certainly be suitors for his signature in the next year or two.