LIVERPOOL FC captain Steven Gerrard has found a new job – as a handyman.

The England midfielder recently put in a day’s work helping to build a wall at his new restaurant. The 29-year-old has bought into his friend Paul Adams’s Warehouse Kitchen and Bar, formerly called the Warehouse Brasserie, and got his hands dirty during a three-week refurbishment on the Southport venue.

Speaking ahead of tomorrow night’s relaunch Mr Adams, 47, said: “On the final day of the work we had 40 workmen in here.”

“Forty-one actually,” interrupted Gerrard.

Mr Adams said: “Steve comes in and says ‘Can I help with anything? Here you are, I’ll help with that,’ and he was right in there.”

The Anfield star added: “I got a blister. I had to play my part though.”

The Warehouse Kitchen and Bar, on West Street, is Gerrard’s first venture into the trade.

And he is sure they can boost the reputation hotelier Mr Adams has built over 14 years.

“He’s got someone to blame now if it doesn’t,” joked Gerrard.

“I’ve been coming here for about 11 years now. Football’s always going to be my main priority in life up until I retire but you can’t play football for ever.

“This is a new exciting venture for me.”