STEVEN GERRARD has vowed to turn 2010 into the greatest season of his life by winning the World Cup with England and the title with Liverpool – just like Roger Hunt did more than 40 years ago.

Gerrard admits he may have to put the frustration of this year’s championship race behind him as he looks ahead to two crucial World Cup qualifiers for his country in June.

But he is being inspired by the memories of England’s glory days of old.

“Roger Hunt was a fantastic player,” reflected the midfielder.

“It’s a bit before my time but my dad has certainly made me aware of how good Roger was.

“If I can go on and emulate what he achieved in 1966 next year, you will certainly see a happy Steven Gerrard come the end of the World Cup!

“It would be the best year of my career without a doubt.”

The longer time passes with no-one to step in for the heroes of 66, the more distant the actual prize seems to get.

Seeing the aura Sir Bobby Charlton still attracts proves any success enjoyed at club level is eclipsed by England.

Yet, as Liverpool seem certain to reach 19 years without the championship and Manchester United stand on the brink of equalling their record of 18 triumphs, Gerrard feels it is time to be a little bit greedy.

“To win the league and then go on and win the World Cup, that’s what dreams are made of,” he said.

“There’s a lot of hard work and a lot of hurdles to get over before I can achieve that.

“But it is certainly the ambition and the dream. And I think it’s possible.”