Gerrard central to McClaren's survival

On a wet and miserable night in Barcelona Steven Gerrard saved Steve McClaren’s job as England manager.

On a wet and miserable night in Barcelona Steven Gerrard saved Steve McClaren’s job as England manager.

For how long it remains to be seen, but the two goals scored by the Liverpool captain from his preferred position in central midfield steered England to a 3-0 victory which spared them humiliation.

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