QPR boss Redknapp wrote in his autobiography, serialised in the Daily Mail, that a number of senior players, including England captain Gerrard, sent text messages of support.
But the 33-year-old Gerrard said: “I didn’t text Harry Redknapp’s personal phone. I have never had his number.”
The England job eventually went to Roy Hodgson, who was appointed in May 2012.
Liverpool midfielder Gerrard admitted that he spoke with former team-mate Jamie Redknapp, Harry’s son, about his father getting the England job following Fabio Capello’s departure, but insisted he was behind Hodgson’s appointment.
“I had a conversation with his son Jamie, who I am close to, and said ‘send my best to your dad and if he gets the job, we will all support him’,” added Gerrard.
“I have tried to back Roy Hodgson and give him my best. I’m delighted he got the job and I’ve played my most consistent football under Roy, so I have a lot to thank him for.”
Gerrard is set to make his 106th appearance for the national side in Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Montenegro, joining Sir Bobby Charlton as England’s fourth most-capped player.
“I’m very proud,” said Gerrard. “Bobby Charlton is one of the best players to play for England, so to equal his record, I’m very flattered and honoured.”
Victory over Montenegro at Wembley, coupled with a similar result against Poland on Tuesday, would guarantee England’s qualification for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.
However, anything less than maximum points would leave the Group H leaders needing other results to go their way.
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