Once touted as the next , former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Rossiter has been released by Shrewsbury Town at the age of 28, leaving him without a club. Rossiter made a name for himself in September 2014 when he scored a long-range goal against Middlesbrough in a League Cup tie on his debut at just 17, adding to his growing reputation at the club.

Born and raised in the Everton Valley area of Liverpool, Rossiter was tipped to be the next big thing from the club's renowned academy. He led both Liverpool and England at youth level, and his leadership skills and competitive nature in midfield drew comparisons with Gerrard. Despite being the fourth youngest goalscorer in the club's history, Rossiter's time at Liverpool was cut short due to injuries and lack of opportunities.

He only managed five senior appearances under Brendan Rodgers and Jurgen Klopp before moving to Rangers in 2016. After leaving Anfield, Rossiter played for clubs including Rangers, Bury, Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers.

His stint at Shrewsbury saw him loaned out to Oldham Athletic midway through this season, but he only managed 26 appearances across both clubs this year.

Shrewsbury has now released him, marking a stark contrast to the promising career trajectory he once had. The former England U-19 star had an impressive 11-year run with Liverpool's reserves, even donning the captain's armband.

legend Robbie Fowler once touted him as "potentially a young Stevie G" due to his raw talent. Jamie Carragher also praised Rossiter after observing him in training, saying: "I like the look of him. He's got that bit of character and steel that me and Stevie have had. He's a great talent."

However, the sacking of Rodgers and the arrival of Klopp at marked the end of Rossiter's time on Merseyside. His only appearance under the German manager was a brief 13-minute stint off the bench in a forgettable Europa League match against Sion.

A persistent hamstring issue and fierce competition for spots in 's midfield led to Rossiter being sold to Rangers. There, he briefly worked with Gerrard, who took over as manager two years later.

Unfortunately, an injury relapse at Ibrox set Rossiter on a difficult journey of battling his own body, which has ultimately left him without a club. Being likened to a legend can sometimes put undue pressure on young players, but Rossiter chooses to reflect on being dubbed the 'next Gerrard' in a pragmatic way.

"No, I never saw it like that," he said in a 2020 interview with , when quizzed if the Gerrard comparisons took a toll. "I was just thinking, 'Next Steven Gerrard? If I have 10 per cent of the career Steven Gerrard has had, then I will have had a great career.'"