Gerrard happy as attacker

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard is happy playing as an attacker for England - but insists he will need time to adapt to linking up with Wayne Rooney. Gerrard has formed an excellent partnership with Fernando Torres at Liverpool, and Capello hopes that Rooney and Gerrard can gel similarly for England.

Gerrard said: "I've been playing that role for Liverpool. I've been enjoying it. To play with players like Torres and Rooney is always a pleasure, and I'm involved and I can get forward.

"I don't know if it's my best position. I'm a central midfielder; I've played there all my life but I do feel as if I can cause problems in there and I can adapt to the role - but I'll need more time.

"I am still learning that position. I think I've played it 10 to 15 times but I am confident I can make it happen in there.

"I think Wayne slightly has to adapt his game as well - because, for me to get space in there and for it to work, he has to play a lot higher and stretch the defence.

"I think that is why I and Torres are having a lot of joy, because he is so direct and plays high up."