Gerrard is ZZ's top

Zinedine Zidane believes Steven Gerrard is the best player in the world.

The legendary former Real Madrid playmaker saw his old club dismantled by Gerrard’s Liverpool on Tuesday night, when the Reds ran out 4-0 winners at Anfield, 5-0 on aggregate.

England’s midfield star scored two of the goals and ahead of tomorrow’s crucial trip to Old Trafford, Zidane has claimed he is a better all-round player than Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo, the current holder of the Ballon d’Or.

“Is he the best in the world? He might not get the attention of (Lionel) Messi and Ronaldo but yes, I think he just might be,” the former France captain told The Sun.

“If you don’t have a player like Steven Gerrard, who is the engine room, it can affect the whole team.

Zidane added: “He has great passing ability, can tackle and scores goals, but most importantly he gives the players around him confidence and belief.”