England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has not ruled out the possibility of using Steven Gerrard as a striker at the World Cup finals.

With Wayne Rooney a doubt with a broken foot and Michael Owen only just back from a similar injury, Gerrard has been touted for a forward role.

Eriksson said: 'Steven Gerrard can play in a lot of positions and one is as a second striker.

'I'm sure he could play as first striker but a lot depends on Rooney.' "