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Steven Gerrard's first foray in management in England is over after he was sacked as Aston Villa manager.
The 42-year-old was given his marching orders after a slow start to the season leaves the Midlands club just teetering above the relegation zone on nine points after 10 matches. They sit 16th in the Premier League table - just one point above the drop.
It is unclear who will succeed the former Liverpool and England midfielder but Mauricio Pochettino is a reported frontrunner to succeed him.
A club spokesman said: 'We would like to thank Steven for his hard work and commitment and wish him well for the future.'
Steven Gerrard has been sacked as Aston Villa manager after a disappointing start this season
He was given his marching orders with his final match being a 2-0 home defeat by Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly been identified by Aston Villa as the candidate to take over
Gerrard and his Villa team were booed off after losing 3-0 away at Fulham on Thursday night.
According to the Telegraph, Pochettino is said to be the No 1 target among a four-strong group that will lead the process of finding Gerrard's replacement. The quartet
