Steven Gerrard bookies’ favourite for Championship job that would see him replace former team-mate as manager

STEVEN GERRARD is the surprise bookies’ favourite to become Middlesbrough’s next manager.

The Liverpool legend has been out of work since leaving Al-Ettifaq in January.

GettySteven Gerrard is the bookies’ favourite to take over at Middlesbrough[/caption]

He was linked with a return to Rangers but pulled out of the race before Russell Martin was appointed.

Former England team-mate Michael Carrick who was sacked by the Championship club last week.

Gerrard...