Gerrard spent three seasons playing under the former Swansea City boss at Anfield before joining Los Angeles Galaxy, with some reports citing Rodgers' refusal to select the ex-England captain for key matches as a reason for his departure.
But the 35-year-old has now backed Rodgers to take over from Roy Hodgson should the current Three Lions manager leave following Euro 2016.
"Obviously when Roy’s had his time... Brendan Rodgers," Gerrard told the Daily Mail when asked who should be the next England coach.
"The way he plays would suit England. He would improve the possession football you need at international level.
"His man management is brilliant. At tournaments, in the heat, it is absolute torture and we need to keep the ball better.
"If you want someone who would get the team playing and the players would enjoy working with, it would be Brendan.
"Look, I can’t find any mistakes with Roy. He’s always been very good to me and is the right man to be the England manager now.
"I hope he has a very good European Championship and stays as long as possible but will be judged on what happens in the finals — he knows that himself.
"If it doesn’t go well I’m sure there will be changes, maybe then or whenever Roy’s time’s over Brendan can be in the mix — but who am I?"
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