Foreign effect may have fazed Gerrard - Clough

Former Liverpool striker Nigel Clough has cited the lack of British players in the Reds' squad as a possible reason behind the confusion surrounding Steven Gerrard's future earlier this week.

Gerrard signed a new four-year deal at Anfield today having previously rocked the club to its foundations by indicating he intended to leave - a move which saw Premiership champions Chelsea make a bid for the Liverpool captain.