Gerrard will get rest for World Cup

Paul Walker

The Reds captain is expected to sit out certain club matches, to keep him in shape for peak times during the campaign, and new signing Mohamed Sissoko is a ready-made replacement for whenever Gerrard is rested.

Gerrard's hat-trick in the 3-0 victory over TNS further cemented the peace deal which has been reached with those Liverpool supporters who were incensed by his initial decision to leave Anfield, before being pacified by a second about-turn in successive summers.