Gerrard relishing leadership challenge

STEVEN GERRARD believes he is the right man to captain England at the World Cup and admits he has dreamed of lifting the trophy in four weeks time.

Gerrard relishing leadership challenge

Gerrard was devastated when skipper Rio Ferdinand was forced to withdraw from the tournament through his knee injury.

But he is relishing leading his country in South Africa and intends to use the extra responsibility to inspire his own performances during the next month.

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