Gerrard's wife Alex Curran was confronted by four burglars at the couple's mansion last night.

She was left shaken but not injured in the incident - which took place as Gerrard played in the 4-0 Champions League win in Marseille.

A spokesman for Liverpool FC said the club was shocked to hear the news of Ms Curran's ordeal.
He said: "Our first concerns are for the welfare of Alex, Steven and the family.

"The club takes this extremely seriously and we will be looking at ways to provide cover for the players' houses while they are away with the club on domestic and international duty."

A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said four men entered the property in Formby, Merseyside, just before 9.30pm and stole items of jewellery.