Liverpool were defeated by Crystal Palace by a result of 3-1 in the final match of Steven Gerrard at Anfield.

“Stevie will be a huge loss and it’s up to us as a team to step up and take responsibility,” said Jordan Henderson, who is likely to inherit the captaincy from Gerrard and often in his absence has looked a more commanding presence. “I feel there is a lot of potential in this group. We need to start showing that.”

Gerrard himself has called for more experienced heads to come in this summer. “I wouldn’t buy any more potential,” the midfielder said. “I would buy players that are ready to come and fight and be successful.”

“We have to find the answer to that [Gerrard’s departure]," Gerrard said. “We’ve got to look to kick on next season.”