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Steven Gerrard says he plans to return to Liverpool "sooner rather than later".

The former Reds skipper joined LA Galaxy last year after a 17-year stint with his hometown club, but has admitted he misses friends and family in the UK, as well as attending games at Anfield.

Speaking at a fans' questions and answer session, Gerrard said that while he and his family were "happy" in California, he wants to return to his former club at some point.

"I will be going home at some point," said the 35-year-old.

"I don't want to start any unneccessary rumours. I'm really happy where I am at the moment. But I'm sure somewhere down the line I will represent Liverpool football club.

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"I miss my friends and my family. I miss a bit of cold weather.

"I miss going to the games. I spent 35 years in Liverpool . Liverpool's my home, it always will be. This is my second home for a short period of time.

"Sooner rather than later I will return to where I'm comfortable with my people - and that's Liverpool."

This came after Gerrard netted the final goal in LA Galaxy's 4-2 win over New England Revolution after he came on as a late substitute. Former Liverpool and Tottenham striker Robbie Keane netted twice on his return from a knee injury.

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Gerrard added that he enjoys the anonymity he has living in LA.

"Obviously the city's a fantastic city for myself and my family, the climate, there's plenty to do. I'm pretty much unnoticed as well, which is a bonus," he continued.

"I'm getting on a little bit now so eventually we'll move back and settle in Liverpool."

Gerrard, whose 10-year-old cousin Jon-Paul Gilhooley was the youngest person killed in the Hillsborough disaster, declined to speak about the conclusion of the inquest into the deaths of the 96 victims.

An inquest jury ruled last month that the victims were unlawfully killed and that blunders by the police and ambulance service on the day "caused or contributed to" Britain's worst sporting disaster.

Following the conclusion of the inquest, Gerrard shared an image on Instagram of the Hillsborough memorial at Anfield with the caption "JFT96 #YNWA". He also wore a black armband during an LA Galaxy game on April 15 to mark the 27th anniversary of the tragedy.

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