Soccer: 80 days until World Cup finals

England midfielder Steven Gerrard, born in 1980, is hotly tipped to be one of the stars of this summer’s World Cup.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2002 - 06:54

England midfielder Steven Gerrard, born in 1980, is hotly tipped to be one of the stars of this summer’s World Cup.

Despite making only nine appearances for the national side, he has impressed when he has been involved and is almost certain to be a regular member of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s side.

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